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Update on switchover timetable

Digital UK has announced switchover timings for the West Country, Wales and Granada regions under the Governments 2008-2012 switchover timetable. Read More

BBC Trust approves "Freesat"

The BBC Trust has provisionally approved the BBC's proposed free-to-view satellite platform "Freesat". Freesat which is expected to be a joint Read More

BBC HD on Cable and Satellite

A nine-hour daily schedule will run from 3pm to midnight, available when a service licence is effective. When "Freesat" launches the channel will Read More

BBC Trust approves BBC HD

The BBC Trust today (19th November 2007) approved the BBC’s proposal for a mixed-genre high definition terrestrial TV channel, although this may Read More

applications for HD capacity received

Ofcom has received two applications for the fourth HD slot to be made available in multiplex B. The applicantions are from the public service Read More

Uganda approves DVB-T2 transfer

The Uganda communications commission (UCC) has issued new standard guidelines for digital migration banning the sale of DVB-T boxes, which were Read More

Togo Goes for DVB-T2

Togo has started the installation of 9 DVB-T2 transmitting sites throughout the country, which will be set up this year. Services using DVB-T2 should Read More

Mobile DVB-T on the Buses in Taiwan

On January the 19th, 2005 a new channel tailor-made for mobile reception was launched on bus services in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. Kaohsiung joins Read More

Nokia joins Taiwanese companies to test TV on mobile phones

Nokia, in conjunction with media firms and telecom operators in Taiwan, is to promote a digital TV and radio service for mobile users and handheld Read More

Taiwan goes forward with MHP

SysMedia, has announced that its Plasma Magenta interactive TV content management and production system has been selected by Taiwan Television Read More

Two mobile licences to be released

According to advanced-television.com, Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) has completed a draft proposal for the release Read More

Switzerland begins Analogue Switch-Off

The canton of Ticino became the first region of Switzerland to switch off its analogue TV services on the 24th July 2006, when it changed to Read More