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FloTV closes and spectrum sold

The telecom operator AT&T has agreed to buy spectrum in the lower 700 MHz frequency band licensed by Qualcomm. AT&T will pay $1.93 billion (1.47 Read More

Regulator plans to decide on Digital TV standard

Uruguayan telecoms regulator URSEC plans to decide this year which digital standard to use in the country according to reports on the TMC.net Read More

UK analogue switch off begins

Analogue services around the Welsh villages of Ferryside and Llansteffan were switched off at the end of March. Only digital services now remain as Read More

Planning Options for Digital Switchover (Ofcom)

Ofcom has now published the results of its consultation process on planning for the digital switchover of terrestrial television in the UK. Its Read More

UK switch-over timetable confirmed

Tessa Jowell, the UK Secretary for Culture, confirmed the previously proposed switch-over timetable in her key-note speech at the Royal Read More

450 Londoners sought for HD trial as ITV joins the BBC

The UK's public service broadcasters are seeking 450 volunteers in London to take part in a six-month trial of high-definition television broadcast Read More

Digital UK

Communicate with viewers about plans for switchover in their region, addressing concerns and building viewer confidence. Provide information and Read More

Government

Set the timetable for switchover. Establish a Targeted Help Scheme for those most likely to face difficulties in switching. Encourage Read More

Ofcom publishes overview of Digital Switch Off programme

Ofcom has published a report on its website detailing the work required to ensure a smooth transition to an all-digital broadcast environment and Read More

Granada

Q4, 2009: Granada region switches during this quarter when Winter Hill and its relays are changed. Dates for the other regions are as follows: Read More

Wales

Q3, 2009: Preseli, serving south-west Wales; Carmel, serving south Wales; Llandona, serving north-west Wales, including Anglesey; Moel-Y-Parc, Read More

West Country

Q2, 2009: Beacon Hill, serving south Devon; Stockland Hill, serving south-west Somerset, parts of west Dorset and south-east Devon, including Read More