Fifth Finish multiplex to be licenced


The Ministry of Transport and Communications in Finland has announced plans to grant a new digital TV licence for a fifth multiplex. 
The new licence will focus specifically on the transmission of Swedish television programmes.
A fourth licence round was announced in November with the intention of launching a mobile TV service using DVB-H technology. 
Applicants have until mid-February to submit an expression of interest to the ministry. The applications must be in by May 1, 2006.
Source: Broadband TV News
Item added: 7th February 2006