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Media Broadcasting Moving Forward with DVB-T2 in Germany

MEDIA BROADCAST is moving forward with development of a DVB-T2 platform for terrestrial distribution of HD programmes. Read More

Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia progress DSO

Montenegro, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzevonia make progress with their terrestrial Digital Switch Over plans. Read More

Measat & Newtec in DVB-S2X UHD first

The world premiere of a 4K Ultra High Definition video transmission over satellite using the new DVB-S2X transmission standard is to take place at the CommunicAsia show (June 17-20, 2014). It’s being run by the satellite operator Measat and Newtec, which has been involved in the technology’s development. Read More

DVB-S2X Garners Market Momentum

The new DVB-S2X specification has already garnered strong market support and the first products are available. DVB TM-S2 Chairman Alberto Morello explores the market. Read More

The power of DVB-T2 in Singapore

Visitors to the DVB stand at this year’s Broadcast Asia can witness the groundbreaking demo of DVB-T2 delivering a wide range of resolutions from UHD down to the smaller screen resolutions for mobile devices. The presentation underlines the power and flexibility of this second-generation standard. Conference visitors can also learn about DVB's latest standards, including DVB-S2X. Read More

Divitel implements DVB-T2 in Suriname

Video services provider Divitel has designed and delivered a DVB-T2 television platform for Wise, a subsidiary of Suriname telecommunications service provider Telesur. Read More

TV Makers Getting Ready for DVB-T2 in Vietnam

As of April 1 2014, all TV's larger than 32 inches sold in Vietnam must comply to the combination of DVB-T2 and MPEG4. From April 1, 2015, the standard will be mandated for TV sets with smaller (under 32 inch) screens as well. All major Japanese and Korean manufacturers are ready and many had already followed the standards since late 2013. In total, 86 DVB-T2/MPEG4-standard TV models will be available on the market after April 1. Read More

Romania Launches DTT Tender

Romania’s National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) has officially launched a tender for five DTT multiplex licences with a deadline of May 8, 2014. Read More

Nigeria Looking for DVB-T2 Operators

In order to meet its June 2015 switch-over deadline, the Nigeria National Broadcasting Commission invites the broadcast industry for the expression of interest to deploy and operate a DTT network using DVB-T2 and MPEG 4. Read More

Nigeria Looking for DVB-T2 Operators

In order to meet its June 2015 switch-over deadline, the Nigeria National Broadcasting Commission invites the broadcast industry for the expression of interest to deploy and operate a DTT network using DVB-T2 and MPEG 4. Read More

DVB Scene Issue 43

The March issue of DVB Scene is out and contains two starring appearances by TV's favorite new technologies: UHDTV and HEVC. Other topics include: Broadcast economics, GSE-Lite, CI Plus, DVB demo partnerships, DVB-T2 in Turkey, DTT spectrum, and much more. Read More

Tajikistan Confirms DVB-T2 Adoption

The Committee of Television and Radio Broadcasting of Tajikistan has announced the adoption of DVB-T2 for commercial digital TV services. Read More