Greece is set to introduce DTT transmissions on November 1, 2008, according to Minister of State, Theodoros Roussopoulos. State broadcaster ERT will be the first to take its test broadcasts […]
Slovak Trojka secures DTT carriage
The new Slovak channel STV3 (Trojka) is set to make its debut tomorrow (August 8).
SDN auctioning Freeview channel
The ITV-owned multiplex operator SDN is auctioning a new videostream on the Freeview DTT platform.
Two new channels for post switchover TVE
Spain’s public broadcaster TVE is to launch two new channels, including a permanent HD network, following the completion of the country’s digital switchover programme in 2010.
DTT blow to Mediapro pay plans
Spain’s vice president Maria Teresa Fernandez de la Vega has ruled out a return to pay DTT. It follows recent statements by the sports rights holder Mediapro on plans to […]
French digital penetration reaches 56%
Fifty-six per cent of all French homes now watch digital television, via DTT, DTH, IPTV or cable, according to the latest research by NPA Conseil on behalf of TDF. This […]
Top Up TV joins Setanta giveaway
The move of Setanta Sports 1 from a premium channel to near basic status has taken another step forward. Already bundled with Virgin Media’s big basic package and the BT […]
MPEG-4 confirmed for Ireland DTT rollout
Irish communications minister Eamon Ryan has announced the end of the country’s DTT trial and confirmed the MPEG-4 compression system will be used when the rollout commences in autumn 2009.
CSA publishes DTT expansion plan for 2009
The French media authority CSA has published a list of 71 new DTT transmitters that will be taken into service before the summer of 2009. This is the first batch, […]
New offer benefits Mediaset Premium
Italian DTT pay package Mediaset Premium continues to deliver strong numbers for the Italian broadcaster. In the first half of 2008 sales of pre-paid cards and top-ups (so-called recharges) generated […]