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DTT Policy in the Philippines

Studies have been carried out since the year 2000 on migration from analogue to digital. A 'wait and see' policy is being followed, monitoring Read More

Decision on digital TV standard before year end

The Philippine government sees completion of the country's shift to digital television going beyond its previous 2015 deadline, as the regulator Read More

Initial bids for 4G frequencies total EUR 2.3 billion

The initial bids for the use of the 4G frequencies (800, 1800, 2000 and 2600 MHz bands) in Italy reached EUR 2.3 billion. The bids from the four Read More

ASO for TMC in Monaco

The French state has signed an agreement with the government of the Principality of Monaco to shut down the analogue TV transmitters of TMC, Tele Read More

82% digital switchover rate in Australia

The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Stephen Conroy has announced that 82 % of Australian households have already Read More

Uganda picks technical team to advise on DTT migration

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has hired a team of technical experts from the ITU to offer advice on the requirements for switching to Read More

Netherlands clears 800MHz band for mobile services

The Dutch radio frequencies regulator Agentschap Telecom is clearing the 800MHz “digital dividend band “ of TV signals so that it can be used for Read More

DVB-T2-Lite demo on DVB stand 1.D81 at IBC 2011

BBC Research & Development are demonstrating the implementation of DVB-T2-Lite at this years IBC exhibition in Amsterdam. This will be the first Read More

Kenya's KBC confident about digital migration deadline

Kenyan national broadcaster KBC has announced that it is ready to ensure that the necessary infrastructure for DTT migration is in place. MD Read More

French government confirms plans for DVB-T2 launch

The French government confirmed plans to move the country to DVB-T2. The new digital broadcasting standard will be used for the so-called “bonus Read More

DVB World 2012 - Rome

2012 marks a special year in the world of digital broadcasting as it is the year where most European terrestrial TV services will switch off the analogue signals and will move exclusively to digital. DVB World 2012 will look at the success and progress of digital TV, the DVB standards and the future. DVB World 2012 will take place from Monday March 12th to Wednesday March 14th in Rome. The conference, exhibition and lunch will all take place in one single convenient location: The Crowne Plaza - Rome St. Peter's Hotel. Stay tuned for more details! Read More

On the Radio with DVB-T2 Lite

The Copenhagen based Open Channel wants to broadcast digital radio using the DVB-T2 Lite profile. DVB-T2 is already in use broadcasting digital television in a number of countries and could easily be used to broadcast digital radio in Denmark. Kenneth Wenzel of Open Channel explains why they have applied for a DVB-T2 trial license. Read More