The present document provides guidelines for the use and implementation of ETSI Digital Video Broadcasting-Satellite to Handheld (DVB-SH) standard EN 302 583 [1] in the context of providing an efficient way of carrying multimedia services over digital hybrid satellite/terrestrial broadcasting networks to handheld terminals. The present document should be read in conjunction with the: ? DVB-SH waveform specifications [1]; ? DVB-SH system specifications [2]; ? DVB IP Datacast specifications [21] and [22]; ? DVB Data broadcasting specifications [9]; ? DVB Specifications for Service Information (SI) [24]. Objective The present document draws attention to the technical questions that need to be answered when setting up DVB-SH services and networks and offers some guidance in finding answers to them. It does not cover in detail@ issues linked to the content of the broadcasts such as Coding Formats@ Electronic Programme Guides (EPG)@ Access Control (CA)@ etc. Target readers The present document is aimed at the Technical Departments of organizations that are considering implementing digital hybrid satellite/terrestrial broadcasting to handheld devices. It assumes that readers are familiar with digital satellite and terrestrial networks. Contributors The present document was prepared by members of the Ad-hoc group TM-SSP from the DVB Project. Members include broadcasters@ network operators and professional as well as domestic equipment manufacturers.