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Spanish Multiplex information

If you need more information on some of the DTT multiplexes available in Spain then the Tdt1 website should be useful to you. Website: Tdt1 (thanks Read More

Analogue switch-off delayed once again

The Dutch government has again changed the date when all analogue television transmitters will be switched off. Originally scheduled for the end of Read More

Possible delay to DTT launch

The long awaited launch of DTT is likely to be postponed following a ruling by the Prague Municipal Court cancelling the first six DTT licences Read More

Italys second commercial DVB-H service launched

Less than two years since  the publication of the DVB-H standard by ETSI, mobile TV based on DVB-H is now a commercial reality with over 140,000 Read More

Three DTT Multiplexes available in Andorra

According to www.monodigital, Andorra now has three multiplexes available to viewers, on UHF channels 28, 42 and 65. All use 8k with a guard Read More

Mobile TV is big at IBC - but IPTV is hot on its heels

Across the exhibition halls at IBC 2006 the talk was of mobile TV with DVB-H the dominant technology. Products covering the whole mobile TV broadcast chain were on display and visitors to the show were even able to sample the commercial DVB-H service from the Italian market on a live feed brought in by satellite. This year also saw an increased focus on IPTV with much interest in the standardisation work of the DVB Project in this area. Read More

Mobile TV is big at IBC - but IPTV is hot on its heels

Across the exhibition halls at IBC 2006 the talk was of mobile TV with DVB-H the dominant technology. Products covering the whole mobile TV broadcast chain were on display and visitors to the show were even able to sample the commercial DVB-H service from the Italian market on a live feed brought in by satellite. This year also saw an increased focus on IPTV with much interest in the standardisation work of the DVB Project in this area. Read More

DVB Highlights at IBC 2006

Visit the DVB Pavilion at IBC 2006 in Amsterdam to see demonstrations including DVB-H, IPTV and advanced audio coding. DVB-H is available throughout the exhibition halls this week with a signal being transmitted from a tower close to the RAI. You can download handouts relating to DVB-H and MHP at IBC now. The DVB Pavilion is at stand number 1.481. Read More

Top Up TV’s PVR offering gives 100 programme choice on DTT platform

Top Up TV, the UK’s digital terrestrial pay-TV operator has announced the revamp of its services, launching in the autumn. 'Top Up TV Anytime' Read More

Digital Switchover plans announced

Broadcast network operator Sentech has announced plans for the rollout of DTT services in South Africa. The existing network infrastructure is Read More

3.1 million receivers sold

GfKs latest figures show that 3.1 million DTT receivers have now been sold in France compared with 2.5 million at the end of March 2006. This Read More

2015 target for Nigeria’s Digitisation

The Federal Government has set 2015 as the year for full digitisation in Nigeria, Mr Frank Nweke Jnr. disclosed on August 22nd at the opening of a Read More