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Ten in running for DTT multiplexes

A total of ten companies have submitted applications to Italy’s Communications Authority (AgCom) to take part in the procedure for the award of the Read More

DTT dominates in France, Italy and Spain

A recent DTT market released by NPA Conseil, has found that digital terrestrial television dominates the market in France, Italy and Spain. In Read More

CSA recommends DVB-T2 for new DTT channels

France's TV and radio regulator the CSA, has proposed the immediate adoption of the DVB-T2 and MPEG-4 standards for all new DTT channels. DVB-T2 Read More

Digita switches from DVB-H to DVB-T2

Finland’s ministry of culture has given Digita permission to switch its DVB-H transmissions to the DVB-T2 standard. The change follows the launch Read More

Elgato launches Freeview tuner for iPad

Digital terrestrial television viewing in the UK is about to move another step closer to mass-market mobility, with hardware and software developer Read More

Ofcom to fill TV white spaces with Wi-Fi

Ofcom has put forward plans to run an ‘enhanced Wi-Fi’ service using the “White Spaces” within the existing TV spectrum. White spaces are Read More

Ofcom invites applications for a 5th HD slot on Freeview

UK regulator Ofcom is inviting applications from commercial public service broadcasters for a 5th HD slot on the Freeview DTT platform. The new HD Read More

Regional DTT with TVP

TVP the Polish public service broadcaster is planning to launch 16 regional DTT channels by 2013. The service would cover the 16 voivodships Read More

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