Digital TV News: S4C
Freeview HD launches in the UK
Mar 30, 2010 – With the launch, around 4.5 million new homes will come into Freeview HD coverage for the first time, including the cities of Birmingham, Leeds and Cardiff which puts Freeview HD coverage on track to reach up to 50% of the UK by the World Cup.
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Freeview, Digital TV, DVB-T2, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Terrestrial, UK
Pace Unveils DVB-T2 Freeview HD Box at IBC 09
Sep 11, 2009 – At this year's IBC, Pace (LSE:PIC) will unveil its set-top box based on the DVB-T2 transmission standard. The box, expected to be one of the first to market for Freeview HD, will be available through retail distribution in the UK.
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Pace plc, Digital TV, DVB-T2, IBC2023, Set Top Box, Terrestrial, UK
UK - Freeview set for HD channels
Oct 17, 2008 – Ofcom has decided to reserve a Freeview slot for ITV and another slot for Channel 4 with S4C to broadcast HD programmes, joining the BBC in being able to broadcast HD services on Freeview, starting with the UK's Granada region from late 2009.
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Ofcom, Digital TV, DVB-T2, Regulation, Terrestrial, UK
S4C and Wesley Clover lead £9.5 Million investment in IPTV pioneer Inuk Networks
Jun 5, 2008 – Inuk Networks has announced that it is has completed a £9.5 million second round of funding led by broadcaster S4C and venture capital firm Wesley Clover.
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Inuk Networks, S4C, Wesley Clover, Digital TV, IPTV, Ireland, North America, UK, Venture Capital
High-definition services to be available free-to-air on UK DTT
Apr 3, 2008 – Viewers across the UK will have the opportunity to access more TV channels, including programmes broadcast in high-definition (HD), as a result of a major technology upgrade of digital terrestrial television (DTT) to be facilitated by Ofcom.
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Ofcom, Digital TV, DVB-T2, Terrestrial, UK
Ofcom Proposes UK Digital Terrestrial Television Upgrade
Nov 21, 2007 – Ofcom has announced proposals for a significant upgrade of UK Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) that will offer more channels and new services. The proposed upgrade will create capacity allowing high definition television channels on DTT as early as 2009.
News categories:
Ofcom, Consultation Document, Digital TV, DVB-T2, Terrestrial, TV Services, UK
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