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Mobile spectrum and “Digital Dividend” gets 11 bidders

Eleven operators have placed their bids in the tender for 270 MHz of spectrum in Spain. The bidders include Vodafone, Telefonica, Orange, Ono, Read More

Local services sign for Zeonbud

The DTT multiplex operator Zeonbud has agreed to offer the services of the local media group StarLightMedia on its platform. These services Read More

ASO in Rhône-Alpes region

Analogue Switch Over (ASO) started on the 14/15th June in the Rhône-Alpes, on a department by department basis. ASO began in Ain and will be Read More

Spare DTT capacity on offer

The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications has begun a licensing round, utilising spare capacity in the existing DTT multiplexes. The Read More

Consultation on DTT platform evolution

The CSA has opened a consultation on the evolution of the DTT platform seeking answers to 9 specific questions. It also asks for any additional Read More

More DTT ASO pilots underway

Following the previous ASO pilots in the Alenquer and the Cacém regions the process is now continuing in the region of Nazare, where ANACOM has Read More

Really to launch on Freeview DTT

The “cutting edge” lifestyle channel Really is to launch on Freeview on the 2nd August, reports Broadband TV News. Its operator UKTV already Read More

Digital Law progress

Work on Poland’s new digital law, governing DTT broadcasting, is expected to be in place by the end of the year. According to a report Read More

Digital switchover dates confirmed

The final dates for New Zealand switching to DTT have been announced by Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman. The switchover will occur in four Read More

Concert broadcast in 3D on DVB-T2 DTT platform

Spanish-Catalan public broadcaster TV3 is to show Spain’s first ever live concert 3D with the "5" event from the Northern city of Zaragoza Read More

NZ government to help fund switch to digital

New Zealand's Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman has announced that NZ$850,000 (US$693,000) has been set aside to assist regional television Read More

Wimbledon in 3D on the DVB-T2 DTT platform

The BBC has confirmed that it is to stage its first 3D event when it broadcasts live coverage of the Men’s and Ladies’ Finals of the 2011 Read More