Not strictly DTT news, but I thought this was worth a post. The BBC are going to be publicly launching the iPlayer on the 27th July (although it will be in BETA). It will allow viewers to download TV shows from the main BBC channels (which will expire after a set time) – similiar to [...]
Virgin 1’s website looks set to be www.virgin1.co.uk. A holding page is now available at that address. Virgin 1 will be launching on Freeview (which will probably replace Ftn on the platform), cable and possibly Sky. Virgin 1 is Virgin Media’s answer to Sky One, which was dropped from cable earlier this year. Other rumoured [...]
Ofcom will be conducting a public consultation regarding Sky’s proposed move from free channels to pay channels on the Digital Terrestrial platform. Sky are hoping to close Sky Three, Sky News and Sky Sports News on Freeview and use the freed-up space to launch pay TV channels on the terrestrial platform – thought to include [...]
According to reports, Channel 4 +1 is to launch on all platforms this August. Channel 4 +1 will show the same programmes as Channel 4 – except one hour later. Channel 4 currently has +1 channels for their other popular channels – More 4, E4 and Film4.
A Top Up TV representative over on the Digital Spy Forums has put an end to the speculation as to why Setanta Sports is broadcasting free-to-air on DTT at the moment. It wasn’t a mistake, after all – it is unencrypted for 10 days to bring in some new subscribers. The Top Up TV source [...]
Setanta Sports 1 is free-to-air on DTT at the moment. It’s not known whether this is a free taster to entice subscribers, or if it’s a mistake.
The official press release for Virgin Media’s new cable and Freeview channel – Virgin 1 – is now available on their website. The press release says “Virgin 1 will look to give this content the full on-demand treatment – offering viewers the opportunity to watch whenever and wherever they want. Catch-ups, previews and exclusive content [...]
According to a report on Broadcast Now, Virgin Media are planning to launch a Freeview and cable channel – which will probably be called Virgin 1. There isn’t much more we know at the moment, but it’s thought to be an entertainment channel to rival Sky One – so expect US blockbuster shows and plenty [...]
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