Pace has launched the first Freeview+ HD PVR in the UK market ahead of next month’s football World Cup.
Freeview HD underway
Freeview has confirmed that its new HD service is on track to reach 50% of the UK by the time the World Cup gets underway in June. Channel 4 HD and in Wales S4C Clirlun will join existing channels BBC HD and ITV1 HD.
Philips branding for Pace Freeview HD
IPTV World Forum – London: Pace is to launch two DVB-T2 based products including a PVR for Freeview HD. The Philips branded receivers are expected to be in stores ahead of the World Cup by when it is expected the service will be available to 50% of the UK.
Five unable to meet Ofcom HD deadline
Ofcom is to return terrestrial capacity to the BBC after it was unable to resolve issues with Five for the launch of an HD service.
First DVB-T2 receiver in UK stores
Humax has announced the launch of what is thought to be the first DTT receiver capable of receiving the new Freeview HD platform.
Freeview HD keeps Canvas at arm’s length
Freeview is to concentrate its marketing power on the launch of its new high definition channels, leaving BBC iPlayer to individual manufacturers, and putting the hybrid broadband platform Canvas to one side.
Humax gets connected to Freeview HD
Humax has given details of the Freeview HD product it intends to launch in the first quarter of 2010.
BBC HD quality better than ever
09.00 Update: Last August’s move by BBC HD to a new generation of encoders for its satellite service has resulted in a series of criticisms from some viewers over the quality of its pictures.
Easter push for Freeview HD
Freeview HD today (Wednesday) held its ‘technical launch’ with BBC HD and an extended ITV HD on-air in London and the North West. However, with no receivers currently commercially available and limited reception possibilities, the major marketing push will not take place until next Easter when major volumes are expected.
Huffman compression already in place on Freesat
EXCLUSIVE: Freesat has used Huffman compression – the subject of an extended Ofcom consultation over its introduction on Freeview HD – since launch, Broadband TV News can reveal.