Freesat

• May 07, 2008 Sky attacks ITV over HD exclusivity
  Sky criticises ITV for making its HD channel exclusive to Freesat.
• May 06, 2008 ITV HD launch scheduled for near future
  ITV HD is expected to begin transmission via the red button in "a few weeks".
• May 06, 2008 In full: Freesat channels at launch
  Digital Spy presents the full list of channels on the Freesat EPG at launch.
• May 06, 2008 BBC, ITV formally launch Freesat
  Freesat, the subscription-free satellite service developed by the BBC and ITV, formally launches.
• May 06, 2008 Sky responds to Freesat launch
  Sky complains about licence fee funds being spent on Freesat, and the exclusivity of ITV HD.
• May 06, 2008 E4 and More4 go free to air on satellite
  E4 and More4 begin in the clear digital satellite transmissions.
• May 06, 2008 Spy Guide: What is Freesat?
  Digital Spy's guide to Freesat, the new subscription-free digital satellite service launching today.
• May 06, 2008 Confirmed: ITV HD is Freesat exclusive
  All day coverage of Freesat launch: ITV HD will be exclusive to Freesat; BBC HD to remain platform neutral.
• May 02, 2008 Independent retailers to sell Freesat
  Freesat reaches an agreement with independent electrical retailer association Retra ahead of launch.
• May 02, 2008 ITV HD to be Freesat exclusive?
  Test broadcasts for ITV's new high definition service begin on digital satellite.
• Apr 30, 2008 Pre-launch Freesat line up revealed
  Details from leaked Freesat receivers reveal which channels have so far taken a slot on its EPG.
• Apr 30, 2008 Freesat confirms launch date as May 6
  The launch date for subscription-free satellite service Freesat is confirmed as May 6.
• Apr 18, 2008 Specs, images of Freesat box, EPG leaked
  The first specification and images of a Freesat set-top box are leaked on the Digital Spy forums.
• Apr 18, 2008 First Freesat boxes appear 'for sale'
  Freesat set-top boxes from Alba brand Grundig appear "for sale" on a retailer's website.
• Apr 18, 2008 C4 HD 'not on Freesat at launch'
  Channel 4 HD will not be part of Freesat until some time after the service launches, sources indicate.
• Apr 15, 2008 Humax claims lead on high def Freesat box
  Humax will be the only manufacturer offering a HD Freesat box at launch, the company tells DS.
• Apr 02, 2008 Humax: PVR to follow Freesat launch
  Humax will release a personal video recorder for Freesat after the new digital TV service launches.
• Mar 18, 2008 RTÉ Diaspora TV service will join Freesat
  The Irish government promises an RTÉ channel for ex-pats by St Patrick's Day next year.
• Mar 17, 2008 Freesat confirms retailers, takes licence
  Freesat confirms its first retailers and takes an Ofcom licence for its electronic programme guide.
• Feb 22, 2008 Freesat rejects claim it will "struggle"
  Freesat rejects Top Up TV chief Nick Markham's belief it will "struggle" to win viewers.

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