The Swiss cable operator Cablecom has launched its first HD package, which includes the new public HD channel HD suisse. Also included are Arte HD and Canal+ HD, for a […]
Tension over Ofcom HD plans
Ofcom has unveiled plans that would allow HD channels to be made available over DTT as early as 2009. The announcement comes less than 24 hours after the four major […]
Canal launches Spanish HD service
Canal Plus Spain is making a belated entry in to the HD market next January. Canal Plus Alta Definicion will commence test transmissions on Sogecable’s Digital+ platform before going fully […]
Numericable to add Canal+ HD and M6 HD
The French cable operator Numericable has added Canal+ HD to its line-up of HD channels. In the coming weeks, the cabler will also add M6 HD on a yet to […]
French plan to offer 8 HD channels on DTT
Yesterday the French media authority CSA ruled that two commercial broadcasters will each receive a licence for an HD channel on the DTT network; a third channel is already reserved […]
Heavy HD push for Kabel BW
The German cable operator Kabel BW, which serves the state of Baden Würtenberg, has launched a big HD push to attract more customers. Up until January 15, new subscribers will […]
Final approval for BBC HD
The BBC Trust has given its approval for the BBC HD channel, some 18 months after the experimental service first launched. It follows the so-called Public Value Test that looked […]
HD viewing on 13ème Rue
NBC Universal Global Networks has launched an HD version of 13ème Rue (13th Street) into the French market. The standard definition service launched ten years ago and was the first […]
100 times HD for DirecTV
In the fierce competiton between cable and satellite, DirecTV has announced it has now reached its goal of offering 100 HD channels to its DTH customers. The company this week […]
History Channel HD to launch in Holland
The History Channel HD will launch in Holland in January of next year. The channel will be available in the HD bouquet of the three cable companies owned by the […]