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Eye TV by Elgato offered for Digitenne

Elgato have announced EyeTV One, the first stick-sized TV tuners for PCs that has a smart card slot built-in according to their media release. It Read More

South Africa Confirms DVB-T2

Following the recent recommendation of the SADC for DVB-T2 as the DTT standard for the region, South Africa has now officially adopted DVB-T2. The decision was made in the final Cabinet meeting of 2010 and a formal announcement is expected from communications minister in the next weeks. Read More

DVB-T2 officially adopted in South Africa

Communications Minister Roy Padayachie has officially announced South Africa’s adoption of the DVB-T2 transmission standard for DTT. He also Read More

Ofcom’s 12 month plan announced

Ofcom has published its draft annual plan for the next 12 months, promising fair and effective competition for the delivery of pay-TV services and Read More

GALA TV coverage extended

Digital GALA TV is now available in almost the entire country reports Broadband TV. This follows the installation of two additional transmitters, Read More

Motive TV to test 3D over DTT

Motive Television has announced the launch of a 3D on-demand service over Mediaset’s DTT network using its Bestv software. The service, 3VOD, Read More

DVB-T2 and MPEG-4 likely to be introduced

Eric Besson, the French minister of industry, announced during the New Year’s reception of the National Frequency Agency (ANFR) his willingness Read More

DVB World 2011 - Keynote Speaker Announced

The keynote speaker for DVB World 2011 has been announced. Dr Veena Rawat, President of the Communications Research Centre Canada, will be giving a keynote presentation on "Broadcast and Communications : Partners or Competitors?" Read More

DVB at DBSF in South Africa

Following the recent DVB-T2 recommendation by the SADC and adoption by South Africa, DVB will be presenting on DVB-T2 at the Digital Broadcasting Switchover Forum (DBSF) in Johannesberg, South Africa from 1-3 February 2011. Read More

DTT coverage over 93%

According to data produced by the Belarusian Radio-Television Broadcasting Centre (BRTPC), DTT signals covered 93.48% of the country by the Read More

Analogue switch off pilots announced

Anacom the Portuguese communications regulator has announced that ASO will be tested with pilot switch offs initially. The pilot switch offs will Read More

DVB-T2 trial launches on the 25th January

Thailand will launch a trial DVB-T2 service on the 25th January according to a local report. The trial will be run by Army TV (TV-5) who will use Read More