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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

Euronews launches on DTT platform

The continuous new service Euronews has changed its provider on the countries free to view DTT platform. The service is now distributed by Grupo Read More

Digital TV in 55% of Swiss households

According to the 2010 New Establishment survey of Switzerland’s TV and radio markets produced by Publica Data AG, at the end of 2010, 55% of Read More

Nearly 8 out of 10 NZ homes watch Digital TV

An estimated 77 % of New Zealand homes are watching digital television, up from 72 % on the previous quarter, according to a report by Colmar Read More

Digital Dividend auction begins soon

France will start the auction of LTE/4G spectrum later this month, the country's Industry minister, Eric Besson has confirmed. He also confirmed Read More

Going digital will offer the UAE huge opportunities

"The UAE switchover from analogue to digital broadcasting will be accomplished by 2013," said Mohamed al Ghanim, the Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). "Once we migrate, we will look into a licensing model. It's going to open huge opportunities for operators, content and mobility." Read More

HD channels boost DTT

Subscriptions for terrestrially delivered HD channels have exceeded expectations, according to Pay-DTT platform operator Boxer. 12 channels were Read More

Six new DTT multiplexes after ASO

A total of six new DTT multiplexes will become available after Italy completes its analogue switch off programme. Licences for these new DTT Read More

ATSC considers second-generation DTT system

The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) board is expected to move forward on plans to develop a new DTT standard for the USA when it meets Read More