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The CSA has selected 8 new programmes for the Télévision Numérique Terrestre (TNT) digital television platform. 4 of the 8 will be Read More
After a period of inactivity the MHP discussion forum is once again available to anyone interested in discussing technical and implementation issues surrounding the MHP specifications. It can be accessed at www.mhp.org/forum. Read More
The local governments of Sardinia and Valle d'Aoste have signed an agreement with the national Ministry of Communications to switch-off their Read More
EuroNews has extended its distribution following the channel's launch on the digital terrestrial television (DTT) platform in the capital city of Read More
DVB has announced the ratification of its new standard for satellite distribution, DVB-S2, by the European Telecommunication Standards Institute. Formally adopted by the DVB Steering Board last year, DVB-S2 has already generated significant industry activity, including technical and commercial trials, as well as announcements of planned services by DirecTV in… Read More
With live demonstrations taking place on numerous booths throughout the LVCC, including three on the DVB Pavilion, NAB 2005 will be remembered as the show where the USA discovered DVB -H. A wide range of multinationals, including Microsoft, Crown Castle, Motorola and Nokia, have thrown their weight behind the standard which… Read More
Deals announced in recent weeks signal the intention of Belgium’s largest provider of broadband cable services to bring interactive television to their customers using DVB’s MHP middleware... Read More
Télévision Numérique Terrestre, the first French DTT service was launched by the French prime minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin on the 31st March Read More
In a further sign of progress towards the goal of a common delivery system for interactive television in the US cable market, Panasonic has become the latest company to enter into a licensing... Read More
CeBIT 2005 in Hanover presents further evidence of the growth in support for the DVB-H standard for broadcasting to handheld receivers. A range of companies will demonstrate products related to DVB-H and/or IP Datacast services. DiBcom will demonstrate DVB-H reception on a Palm PDA using their own recently released chip. Receivers will… Read More
The Malta Communications Authority (MCA) is inviting applications by undertakings wishing to obtain a licence for the right of use of radio frequencies for the establishment and operation of a nationwide digital terrestrial television (DTTV) network. This invitation to participate in a comparative process follows the publication of the public consultation… Read More
MultiChoice on 18 February 2005 celebrated the formal launch of Digital Terrestrial Television in Southern Africa. The honourable minister of Read More
