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UPC Ireland introduces HD

August 5, 2009 18.23 Europe/London By Julian Clover

Nat Geo HD puts kids on TV

Nat Geo HD puts kids on TV

UPC Ireland has launched a nine-channel HD bouquet on its Chorus-NTL branded cable networks.

BBC HD, Discovery HD, History HD, National Geographic HD, National Geographic Wild HD, Crime & Investigation HD, Eurosport HD, Disney Cinemagic HD and Biography HD can be added for an additional €7.50 per month with the precise line-up dependent on which programming tier has been selected. The cablenet is said to be quietly confident that it might later be able to add the Sky-branded channels. The existing Cisco-manufactured PVR is already HD compatible.

“Nearly half a million homes are future-proofed to receive Chorus-NTL HD services. Our Digital+ service enabling viewers to pause, rewind and record live television is performing well, with over 70% of new customers opting for the service,” said Simon Kelehan, Head of TV, Chorus-NTL. “Combining Digital+ and our new HD service provides our viewers with an incredibly intense and vivid viewing experience across a range of channels.”

Kelehan added that next year would see the launch of the long awaited video-on-demand and catch-up TV services.

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Filed Under: Cable, HDTV, Newsline Edited: August 5, 2009 18:23

About Julian Clover

Julian Clover is a Media and Technology journalist based in Cambridge, UK. He works in online and printed media. Julian is also a voice on local radio. You can talk to Julian on Twitter @julianclover, on Facebook or by email at jclover@broadbandtvnews.com.

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