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NTC to consider DVB-T2

The regulator NTC which adopted Japan’s ISDB-T standard for Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting in June last year has been asked by the Philippines Read More

DTT penetration reaches 82%

Since the beginning of 2011, more than 2.8 million DTT receivers have been sold in Italy. The break down is as follows: STB’s 1,079,122   Read More

Unitymedia box uses MHP

The latest HD receiver from Unitymedia uses the MHP application interface, with an MHP engine supplied by Alticast. Applications have been Read More

First German tests for DVB-T ‘handover’

Tests have been taking place with technology designed to ensure the continuity of mobile reception of DVB-T signals in Germany. For coaches, cars Read More

Hello Blu-ray 3D World

Curious about how to write your own 3D Java applications for your home theater? Learn how from this article, which explains Blu-ray 3D concepts and the BD-J platform. – By Michael... Read More

Most terrestrial TV homes expected to take free digital TV

A new report released by the Irish government shows that 16% of TV homes (around 254,000) in Ireland rely solely on terrestrial TV, 10% have access Read More

Malaysia DVB-T2 Trial

As part of this year’s Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union’s Digital Broadcasting Symposium in Kuala Lumpur, an important 4-day DVB-T2 field trial took place to showcase the technology and its superior capabilities. The field measurements and results of the field trial were subsequently presented later in the week at the Symposium Conference. The field trial was conducted by ABU, DVB, Rohde & Schwarz and Radio Television Malaysia with the support of Media Broadcast, TeamCast and S & T in Kuala Lumpur from 4-7 March 2011. Read More

VOD on DTT attracts 6 applications

Six valid applications have been received by the CSA to supply Video On Demand services on the DTT platform. The applications were as follows:- Read More

Malaysia DVB-T2 Trial

As part of this year’s Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union’s Digital Broadcasting Symposium in Kuala Lumpur, an important 4-day DVB-T2 field trial took place to showcase the technology and its superior capabilities. The field measurements and results of the field trial were subsequently presented later in the week at the Symposium Conference. The field trial was conducted by ABU, DVB, Rohde & Schwarz and Radio Television Malaysia with the support of Media Broadcast, TeamCast and S & T in Kuala Lumpur from 4-7 March 2011. Read More

Telecentras expands DTT distribution infrastructure

Net Insight, a developer of efficient and scalable transport solutions for media, IP and broadcast networks, has received an expansion order for Read More

DTT audience share at new high

French DTT channels broke new records for audience share according to Médiamétrie’s monthly survey, reports Rapid TV News DTT is now credited Read More

Malaysia DVB-T2 Trial

As part of this year’s Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union’s Digital Broadcasting Symposium in Kuala Lumpur, an important 4-day DVB-T2 field trial took place to showcase the technology and its superior capabilities. The field measurements and results of the field trial were subsequently presented later in the week at the Symposium Conference. The field trial was conducted by ABU, DVB, Rohde & Schwarz and Radio Television Malaysia with the support of Media Broadcast, TeamCast and S & T in Kuala Lumpur from 4-7 March 2011. Read More