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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

DNA deploys DVB-T2 SFN Network

The three multiplexes awarded to DNA earlier this year will deploy HDTV signals to 80% of all Finnish TV households using DVB-T2, MPEG-4 coding and 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

BBC ASO dates for the South East region released

The BBC South East region will switch off its five analogue TV transmissions between the 20th May and the 27th June 2012. At the same time Read More

ASO begins

The initial Portuguese ASO took place in the Alenquer region on the 12th May and was the first in a pilot process closely watched by the regulator 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

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

Digital TV in nearly 50% of German homes

The number German digital homes reached 17.7 million by the 30th April 2011, close to a 50% milestone, according to research firm AGF/GfK. 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