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Madrid

1 multiplex. MUX  (MFN) Telemadrid, LeOtra, Onda6 Other regions with one multiplex on the air are: Canarias, Aragon, Valencia, Galicia, Euskadi, Read More

Second DTT Multiplex tender soon

With the only outstanding issue to be resolved being programme requirements the second DTT multiplex tender is set to open by the end of the month Read More

MHP Box subsidy

In another initiative the government is pushing MHP by making a subsidy of 120-150 million Euros available to ensure the supply of 900,000 MHP Read More

Tender opens for new HD/DTT licence

CSA, the French broadcasting regulator, has invited candidates to tender for a new HD/DTT licence. The new licence is for a Pay-TV service and only Read More

ASO in Alsace

The conversion from analogue to digital terrestrial TV is to take place in the Alsace region this week (1-2 February). After switching of the Read More

Finland - DNA's DVB-T2 network reaches 85% of population

The DTT platform operator DNA has announced that its DTT network now reaches 85% of the population. DNA's DTT platform uses the DVB-T2 standard. It Read More

DTH Service

SARFT would like to use DTH to extend the coverage of television services outside the urban areas. DVB-S2 remains the favoured solution in the Read More

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

Digital UK

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

Catalunya

2 multiplexes. MUX TVC (MFN) TV3, K3/33, 3/24, 300 MUX EDC (MFN) City TV Read More

Background information on Slovenia

Digital terrestrial TV will soon be moving forward in Slovenia when a new telecom law drafted by April 2003 is enacted by parliament later in the Read More

New IGLOO TV DVB-T2 Service in New Zealand

New Zealand's first DVB-T2 platform, built by Kordia for the new IGLOO TV service, will go live in the coming months.  Kordia owns and operates Read More