Method and apparatus for extending receiving range of broadcast program

A terminal configured to receive mobile broadcast, comprising:

• a communication unit configured to receive at least one of information about a broadcast channel and information about an idle band from a broadcast receiver and send information, requesting the broadcast receiver to provide a specific broadcast channel of one or more broadcast channels included in the received information about the broadcast channel, to the broadcast receiver;
• a processor unit configured to generate the information requesting to provide the specific broadcast channel;
• and
• a mobile broadcast reception unit configured to receive mobile broadcast for the specific broadcast channel from the broadcast receiver.

A method of a terminal receiving mobile broadcast, the method comprising:

• receiving at least one of information about a broadcast channel and information about an idle band from a broadcast receiver;
• sending information, requesting the broadcast receiver to provide a specific broadcast channel of one or more broadcast channels included in the received information about the broadcast channel, to the broadcast receiver;
• generating the information requesting to provide the specific broadcast channel;
• and
• receiving mobile broadcast for the specific broadcast channel from the broadcast receiver.