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:: 15/03/2010
United Kingdom - Channel 4 / S4C and Five lose HD/DTT multiplex capacity
Ofcom has announced that it will no longer reserve capacity on Multiplex B for the provision of HD service from the broadcasters Channel 4/S4C and Five.
:: 14/03/2010
Spain - La Sexta announces future DTT plans
The commercial broadcaster La Sexta has announced its plans for the use of its DTT multiplex to be made available following the completion of analogue switch-off on 30 March.
:: 12/03/2010
United Kingdom - ITV1 HD set for 2 April launch on Freeview
The broadcaster ITV has announced its plans to launch its HD service, ITV1 HD, on 2 April. The service will be available on the cable, satellite and DTT platforms.
:: 10/03/2010
United Kingdom - ASO completed in central/western Wales
Digital switchover was completed in west and central Wales on 10 March. The switch-off affects 26,000 viewers in the area.
:: 10/03/2010
Spain - 3D/DTT trial in Seville
The first known transmission of 3D services on the DTT platform took place in Seville on 9 March during the Pro TDT Congresso hosted by the consumer electronics association Asimelec.
:: 10/03/2010
Spain - 1.6 million DTT receiver sold during January 2010
According to the latest information published by Impulsa TDT, DTT penetration has reached 83.6% in Spain. In addition, the DTT platform has a 59.7% television viewing audience share.
:: 09/03/2010
Slovenia - Pink SI to join DTT platform
The operator of the DTT multiplex B, Norkring, has signed an agreement with the broadcaser Pink SI for the provision of services on its network.
:: 09/03/2010
France - ASO completed in Lower Normandy
Analogue switch-off has been successfully completed in the region of Lower Normandy. At midnight on 8 March, all analogue television transmissions were ended.
:: 09/03/2010
Spain - Estimated 2 million receivers to be sold in next 2 weeks
The impending completion of analogue switch-off on 30 March is expected to drive sales of DTT receivers.
:: 05/03/2010
United Kingdom - £6 million HD/DTT ad campaign
The free-to-air DTT platform, Freeview, will spend £6 million (€6.6 million) between Easter and the start of the World Cup in June to advertise its HD services using DVB-T2.
:: 04/03/2010
EC launches consultation on spectrum strategy
The European Commission has opened a consultation on the strategic priorities for an EU radio spectrum policy programme for 2011-2015.
:: 04/03/2010
Spain - Trial HD service in Seville
The public service broadcaster in Andalucia, RTVA, has begun a trial HD service on the DTT platform. The trial began on 26 February.
:: 04/03/2010
Germany - New DTT license to be allocated in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein
The tender to offer radio services on the DTT platform in the Länder of Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein has been cancelled. Because of low interest in the license, the media regulator has decided not to proceed with the license allocation.
:: 03/03/2010
Poland - Tender closed for MUX technical operator license
The public service broadcaster has officially closed its tender process for the technical operation of Multiplex 3 on the DTT platform.
:: 03/03/2010
Ireland - Teracom to test Saorview receivers
The Swedish broadcast network operator Teracom has been selected to test DTT receivers for the Irish market. This follows an agreement signed between Teracom and the public service broadcaster RTE.