In a saturated TV market, operators and service providers are looking at ways to enlarge their product/service offerings. The development of new applications and user terminals will enable this to happen.
The success of a satellite communications venture relies on the appropriate combination of all system elements, in particular those that are directly exposed to use by end users. The User Segment programme line promotes near-to-market development activities in the area of satellite communications that have a direct impact on the user community. For the consumer market specifically, key factors are:
- Cost
- Performance
- Usability
- Size
- Weight
While other programme lines such as Technology provide the environment for the development of stand-alone products and equipment, the User Segment focuses on end-to-end concepts. In particular this ITT focuses on Integrated Applications and User Terminals which, from the users' point of view, are crucial elements in determining the attractiveness of the system and in its eventual success in the market place.
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ESA Telecom is issuing this User Segment ITT three times this year. Check the dates for these three ITTs below.
User Segment ITT timeline:
| Task | Start date | End date |
| ITT 2 User Segment | 19.05.03 | 05.09.03 |
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Tendering period |
19.05.03 | 11.07.03 |
|
Briefing |
03.06.03 | 03.06.03 |
|
Evaluation |
14.07.03 | 05.09.03 |
| ITT 3 User Segment | 08.09.03 | 21.11.03 |
|
Tendering period |
08.09.03 | 24.10.03 |
|
Briefing |
15.09.03 | 15.09.03 |
|
Evaluation |
24.10.03 | 21.11.03 |
