Finland number one in digital switchover


Finland is listed as the most advanced country in Europe when it comes to the switch off of analogue services according to the new edition of Television International Key facts from mediahouse IP, reports Broadband TV News.
Finland now has a digital penetration of 88%, followed by the UK with 83.2%.
The study also indicates that at the end of 2007, 40.8% of all EU households were able to receive digital television. Breaking down the figures, Satellite DTH accounted for 42% of all digital homes, followed by 38% with DTT, 16% with cable and 4% with IPTV.
Source: Broadband TV News
Item added: 1st December 2008