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Pay DTT subscribers grow 29.8%

TEO’s Pay DTT subscribers increased by 7,800 from January to March 2009 an increase of 29.8%. This brings the total number of Digital GALA Read More

DTT penetration reaches 38%

According to figures published by DGTVi, 8.1 million television households rely on the DTT platform. This represents a penetration of 38%. These Read More

BCI confirms Boxer decision to withdraw applications for DTT multiplex contracts

The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) has today (April 20th) confirmed the decision of Boxer DTT Limited (‘Boxer’) to withdraw its Read More

Mediacom still expects to launch DVB-H service

Despite over a year having passed since the initial announcement Global Mediacom has reiterated plans to launch a DVB-H service. The service is to Read More

DTT platform assessment released

The National Communications Authority (NCAH) has released an assessment of the performance to date of Antenna Hungaria’s DTT platform. The NCAH Read More

Children’s service for DTT platform

The government has given its backing to the launch of a digital service specifically aimed at children. The new service initially designated ABC3 Read More

Shared antennas cause concern

The need for new antenna systems is the main problem limiting DTT progress in Spain according to Impulsa TDT’s president Eladio Gutiérrez. Read More

Pay-TV operator licensing gets closer

Despite some recent reported confusion about the offering of Pay TV DTT permits, the Government has announced that Spanish TV channels can apply Read More

DTT coverage 20% at start

At launch on the 29th April, Portugal’s DTT signals will cover 20% of the population according to Gil Moreira, coordinator of the countries TDT Read More

Digital Switch Over criteria issued

The Italian regulator AGCOM has released more details of its digital switchover plan. Five new multiplexes will be made available after ASO Read More

Analogue switch off may be delayed

France's analogue TV switch-off (ASO) could be postponed to 2013 or 2014 according to a report from advanced-television.com. It quotes Philippe Read More

Freesat to start in June

Freesat broadcast from the Eutelsat Atlantic Bird 3 satellite will be available from June and marketed as Fransat. Eighteen channels will be Read More