If a system were to be developed the actual number of programme channels in each transmission system channel would be a matter for an operator to propose and reach agreement with the regulator as part of any licensing agreement. It should also be noted that within the context of the international regulations for the broadcasting service the coverage available is normally based on that necessary to cover one's national territory. Consequently, from the ten transmission channels assigned to Ireland the coverage is primarily restricted to Ireland, although there would be some spill-over into the UK.