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May 16, 2008
- Shoppers pushed to take Freesat install
DS readers report that some shops are refusing to sell Freesat boxes without an £80 installation fee. - Parkinson, Kemp star in Sky+ TV ads
A new TV ad campaign for Sky+ features stars including Michael Parkinson and Ross Kemp.
May 15, 2008
- Sky adds streaming to online VOD service
Sky responds to the success of the BBC iPlayer by renaming its VOD service and introducing streaming. - ITV airs first TV shows in high definition
ITV's high definition tests move to a new phase with live simulcasts of ITV1.
May 14, 2008
- Freesat warns of HD box shortage
Freesat warns of a shortage of HD set-top boxes available for sale "due to very high demand".
May 09, 2008
- Tight spec 'makes Freesat future proof'
Freesat's restrictive standards will save consumers cash in the long run, say its operators. - 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, 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". - In full: Freesat channels at launch
Digital Spy presents the full list of channels on the Freesat EPG at launch. - BBC, ITV formally launch Freesat
Freesat, the subscription-free satellite service developed by the BBC and ITV, formally launches. - Sky responds to Freesat launch
Sky complains about licence fee funds being spent on Freesat, and the exclusivity of ITV HD. - E4 and More4 go free to air on satellite
E4 and More4 begin in the clear digital satellite transmissions. - Spy Guide: What is Freesat?
Digital Spy's guide to Freesat, the new subscription-free digital satellite service launching today. - 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. - 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. - Freesat confirms launch date as May 6
The launch date for subscription-free satellite service Freesat is confirmed as May 6. - Sky edges closer to 9m subscribers
Sky records 56,000 third quarter net customer additions, reaching a new total of 8.89m subscribers.
