Radio and television stations in Fiji will be using new frequencies from 1 July when government implements a new spectrum plan for the country, Radio Fiji reports.
Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the new frequencies are in line with government's plan to drive innovations in the FM broadcasting and television sectors.
Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said: "The government's reallocation of spectrum under the new plan will ensure this resource is managed and positioned for the benefit of all Fijians and release frequencies that will allow additional TV and radio broadcasting services."
Mr Sayed-Khaiyum revealed that under the new spectrum plan, an additional national television programme channel will be commissioned through the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation.
He says the new plan will also enable interference-free national FM channels for FM broadcast listeners.
Industry players are to adjust their equipment to the new frequencies as outlined in the plan on 30 June.
Fiji Broadcasting Corporation CEO Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said with the enactment of a new spectrum plan for the country, the broadcaster will now be similar to other state-owned enterprises such as the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the BBC.
Mr Sayed-Khaiyum says the new spectrum plan will ensure Fiji becomes one of the first Pacific countries to move into the digital age with proper spectrum planning.
Under the new spectrum plan, an additional national television programme channel will be commissioned through the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation.
(Source : Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union)
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