The Dutch cable operator CAIW has started test broadcasts over its network using the DVB-T standard, making reception possible by all TV sets equipped with a DVB-T tuner.
RTE delays digital launch
RTE has admitted that it is no longer on track to launch a digital terrestrial television service in September.
German DTT reaches 90% penetration
In Germany, digital terrestrial broadcasts now reach 90% of the population, according to the Closing Report of the TV Platform, which brings together all parties from the television industry.
Italian DTT adult channels set sub targets
Nitegate, Italy’s first adult pay-TV service on digital terrestrial television, has already signed pre-sales contracts for 100,.000 smart cards and aims to reach 500,000 by the end of this year.
Canal9 and Canal+ sign for Boxer Denmark
DTT viewers in Denmark will be able to enjoy premium sports and movie content when Boxer launches a new wave of channels on November 1.
Latvia gears up for DTT
The incumbent Latvian telco Lattelecom has already invested around LVL1 million (€1.44 million) on its forthcoming DTT operation.
DNA wins Finnish HD network build
The task of building a network for the terrestrial transmission of high definition television across Finland has been awarded to DNA.
Polish DTT mux decision delay
Poland has yet to decide on who will be operating its first DTT multiplex, due to make its debut this September.
Freeview moves to higher ground
Freeview managing director Ilse Howling has set out the next stage for the free-to-air terrestrial platform. In a speech to the Intellect Consumer Electronics Conference 2009 Howling put Freeview at […]
Switchover to cost Italians €2.4bn
The switchover from analogue to digital terrestrial will cost the Italians at least €2.4 billion, according to the national consumers association Codacons.