Tech
Broadcasters submit bids for Freeview channel
Published Thursday, Feb 3 2005, 10:10 GMT | By Neil Wilkes
An array of broadcasters have submitted bids for the new channel opening on Freeview.
ITV and Channel 4 are considered to be the strongest contenders for the 18-hour slot, with rumoured bids of between £5m and £7m.
Crown Castle, the transmission company which has created the new space, is now "considering" all of the offers. Money won't be the only factor at play: as one of the partners in Freeview, the company is keen that a variety of different channels are available through the service.
According to Broadcast, other bidders include Five, Disney, Universal, Turner, Top-Up TV and Sit-Up. Contrary to previous reports, Sky has not made a play for the channel.
The winner will be decided by the end of this month before the station goes live on April 1.
ITV and Channel 4 are considered to be the strongest contenders for the 18-hour slot, with rumoured bids of between £5m and £7m.
Crown Castle, the transmission company which has created the new space, is now "considering" all of the offers. Money won't be the only factor at play: as one of the partners in Freeview, the company is keen that a variety of different channels are available through the service.
According to Broadcast, other bidders include Five, Disney, Universal, Turner, Top-Up TV and Sit-Up. Contrary to previous reports, Sky has not made a play for the channel.
The winner will be decided by the end of this month before the station goes live on April 1.
More: Tech, Terrestrial TV
More Tech News
Apple News
Apple TV trial production under way?The product is said to be in the trial production stage at China's Foxconn.
Satellite TV News
Sky plotting mobile launch, says reportBut Sky denies newspaper claim that it is in talks with Everything Everywhere.
Cable News
Pirate Bay blockade begins with VirginBT, Sky, others to follow suit, but rights groups warn it won't tackle piracy.
Freeview News
Freeview+ made easier for blind peopleRNIB develops software to make it easier for blind people to use Freeview+.
