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Tight spec 'makes Freesat future proof'

16:43 - Freesat's restrictive standards will save consumers cash in the long run, say its operators.

Satellite news feed
Satellite

May 09, 16:43

Tight spec 'makes Freesat future proof'
Freesat's restrictive standards will save consumers cash in the long run, say its operators.

May 09, 10:53

GCap puts two EPG slots up for sale
GCap looks to cash in on growing demand for entry to the Sky EPG by inviting bids for two of its slots.

May 07, 11:38

Sky attacks ITV over HD exclusivity
Sky criticises ITV for making its HD channel exclusive to Freesat.

May 06, 16:55

ITV HD launch scheduled for near future
ITV HD is expected to begin transmission via the red button in "a few weeks".

More: News / EPGs: Sky; FreesatfromSky; Freesat; Transponders / Info: Box Reviews


Cable news feed
Cable

May 09, 10:55

Virgin: No change in dispute with Sky
Virgin Media's CEO says there has been little development in the firm's carriage dispute with Sky.

May 09, 10:50

Sky, BT, others enter Tiscali bids
Tiscali receives informal bids from firms including Sky, BT and Carphone Warehouse.

May 08, 09:56

Virgin revenue falls despite new subs
Virgin Media adds cable customers, but suffers from TV subscribers moving to cheaper packages.

Apr 30, 09:41

BBC iPlayer launches on Virgin Media
A version of the BBC's iPlayer service specifically designed for digital cable launches on Virgin Media.

More: News / Info: Local Lineups; Spy Guides; How It Works; History Of UK Cable


Terrestrial news feed
Terrestrial

May 03, 14:20

Grade calls for change to DTT HD plan
Michael Grade calls for a change to plans for high definition channels on Freeview.

Apr 30, 20:33

DTT reaches 37% of homes in France
The proportion of French homes with a digital terrestrial television receiver doubles to 37%.

Apr 25, 21:00

Sky 'looking at IPTV' for Picnic
Sky may make television-over-DSL part of its proposed Picnic pay-TV service, says a report.

Apr 25, 11:36

Sky mopped up Copeland analogue refugees
Sky marketing teams mopped up 38% of digital newcomers when analogue was switched off in Copeland.

More: News / Lineups: EPG; Multiplexes / Info: Box Reviews, Tuning Guide; FAQs


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