A study into the potential impact of an EPG shift for commercial broadcasters ITV and Channel 5 has concluded that while ITV the difference is negligible, for Channel 5 the share of viewing could drop by as much as 24%.
Ofcom finds space for new HD DTT
February 6, 2013 11.10 Europe/London By
Ofcom has given details of plans for two temporary high definition DTT multiplexes. The channels, using capacity created by the digital switchover would sit alongside wireless microphone users and white space devices in one of the two recently cleared frequency bands.
Ofcom draws up Annual Plan
December 20, 2012 11.11 Europe/London By
Continued spectrum clearance in the 800 MHz and 2.6 GHz bands feature highly on Ofcom’s plans for the next 12 months.
UK embracing new TV technologies
December 13, 2012 11.35 Europe/London By
UK pay-TV customers enjoy good service
December 5, 2012 10.21 Europe/London By
Ofcom consults on devices to open up white spaces
November 22, 2012 11.00 Europe/London By
Ofcom has published a framework for the operation of white space devices that would run between existing UHF spectrum used for the broadcast of digital terrestrial television (DTT).
DTT frequency move as Ofcom prepares for ‘capacity crunch’
November 16, 2012 11.42 Europe/London By
Ofcom is preparing for the reasignment of further spectrum for mobile data services. The tegulator says its plans seek to ensure the long-term future of digital terrestrial television (DTT), but doing so will require viewers to retune and some may also need new aerials.
Ofcom sets 4G timetable
November 12, 2012 09.11 Europe/London By
A reserve price of £1.3 billion has been put on the sale of 4G spectrum by the regulator Ofcom.
Ofcom: consumers have benefitted from pay-TV decisions
October 29, 2012 11.24 Europe/London By
Ofcom has highlighted the differences between the Competition Commission and the Competition Appeal Tribunal over competition within the UK pay-TV sector.
Ofcom to renew HD multiplex
September 24, 2012 11.36 Europe/London By
Ofcom has signaled its intention to renew Multiplex B on the UK’s DTT system – the multiplex used by the country’s HD channels.
