This involves two closely related instruments marking the beginning of a transitional stage. The first is a directive on standards for HDTV broadcasting, the second a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in which those involved in the industry will make reciprocal, legally binding commitments to develop services and equipment which conform to the new standards and promote them on the market.
D'une part, une directive relative aux normes de transmission de télévision par satellites; d'autre part, un Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) par lequel les opérateurs économiques concernés prendront des engagements réciproques, juridiquement contraignants, pour développer et promouvoir sur le marché des services et équipements conformes aux nouvelles normes.