Terrestrial Digital TV (DTT, DTTV, DTV, DVB-T, DVB-T2, …) News

ReplayTV Introduces "Personal HD" Solution for the PC with HDTV, Multi-Tuner and iPod Support
Sep 19, 2007 – ReplayTV®, the pioneer of personalized digital video recording, has announced its new "Personal HD" all-in-one solution for the PC with HDTV, multi-tuner, and iPod® support.
News categories: ReplayTV, Pepcom, ATSC 3, Digital TV, DVR, Streaming, Tablet, Terrestrial, USA

Satellite Platform Propels Hybrids to 25% of Global STB Market
Sep 19, 2007 – The hybrid set-top box market, although still small today, is forecast by IMS Research to account for over 25% of worldwide STB unit shipments in 2012, translating into nearly $2.9 billion in manufacturer revenues.
News categories: IMS Research, Broadband, Digital TV, Market Research, Satellite, Terrestrial

Malta - Making Digital Broadcasting Accessible to All
Sep 18, 2007 – This Consultation Document proposes a policy and implementation strategy in respect of digital terrestrial broadcasting that meets clearly defined General Interest Objectives.
News categories: Malta Communications Authority (MCA), Consultation Document, Digital TV, Malta, Terrestrial, TV Services

BBC Trust Unit publishes Public Value Assessment of BBC's HDTV proposals
Sep 18, 2007 – The BBC Trust Unit has published its Public Value Assessment (PVA) of the BBC's proposals for a high definition television (HDTV) channel.
News categories: BBC Trust, PVA Document, MIA (Ofcom), BBC HDTV Proposal, Cable TV, Satellite, Terrestrial, TV Services, UK

Zoran Demonstrates ATSC Set-Top Converter Box Designed to Meet ENERGY STAR Requirements
Sep 17, 2007 – Zoran (Nasdaq: ZRAN) has announced that its advanced ATSC-compliant set-top converter box reference design, demonstrated last week at the International Broadcast Congress (IBC) in Amsterdam, is available to qualified Zoran customers.
News categories: Zoran, ATSC 3, IBCShow, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Terrestrial, USA

Reference Parameters for Digital Terrestrial Television Transmissions in the United Kingdom
Sep 13, 2007 – Ofcom has published an updated version (Issue 4) of its "Reference Parameters for Digital Terrestrial Television Transmissions in the United Kingdom".
News categories: Ofcom, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Terrestrial, TV Services, UK

Japan Municipal Roadmap for Terrestrial Digital TV Broadcasting
Sep 13, 2007 – In view of a smooth transition of analog broadcasting to digital broadcasting, MIC and the National Council for Promotion of Terrestrial Digital Broadcasting have recently developed a municipal roadmap, following the roadmap to construct relay stations that was revised last December.
News categories: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan, Terrestrial, TV Services

MediaPhy Launches Multi-Standard Single-Chip for Global Mobile TV Applications
Sep 12, 2007 – Addressing the fast growing global mobile TV market, MediaPhy has introduced the MP2011 Solo™, the world's first all CMOS single-die to offer true global mobile TV capability covering DVB-H, Mobile DVB-T, ISDB-T 1-3-13 segment and T-DMB/DAB standards.
News categories: Digital TV, ICs, ISDB-T, Mobile, Semiconductor

FCC Adopts Rules to Ensure all Cable Customers Receive Local TV Stations After the Digital Television Transition
Sep 11, 2007 – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted rules to ensure all cable subscribers, including those with analog TV sets, can view broadcast television after the transition to digital television occurs on February 17, 2009.
News categories: FCC, ATSC 3, Cable TV, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Terrestrial, TV Services, USA