Wimbledon in 3D on the DVB-T2 DTT platform


The BBC has confirmed that it is to stage its first 3D event when it broadcasts live coverage of the Men’s and Ladies’ Finals of the 2011 Wimbledon Championships via the BBC’s HD Channel.
The free-to-air transmissions will be available to anyone with a 3DTV, regardless of which TV provider they use, also making the broadcast the first 3D transmission on the UK’s terrestrial system.
The 3D transmissions will be distributed on the Sky, Freesat, Virgin Media and Freeview platforms.
Source: Broadband TV News
Item added: 9th June 2011