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Sky has begun downloading version 4 of the EPG to their wide beta testing group, sources tell Digital Spy.
Releases to the group normally occur between 4 to 6 weeks before a full consumer release. Unless the wide beta group discover problems, this would appear to suggest that EPG v4 will be delivered some time in November.
As previously reported, the new version prepares Sky for the much-anticipated reshuffle of its channel lineup and the inclusion of new EPG headings.
Once all customers have been upgraded to the new version, Sky will then be in a position to make the lineup changes. Considering the long lead time for the Sky customer magazine and Sky’s dislike to reveal anything in it until they know the software has been downloaded, the final part of the channel renumbering may have to wait until the New Year.
This most significant change to the lineup concerns the gaming channels - currently listed under entertainment - which are being moved to the “Gaming and Dating??? section of the EPG, on the second page.
Stick with Digital Spy for more on the EPG reshuffle in the weeks ahead; share your thoughts and track the latest developments in the satellite forum.
12 October - In a press release sent out about "PokerZone" channel 226 yesterday they say "From the end of November pokerzone will move to a new specialised section of the EPG, Gaming & Dating on Channel 843." This would imply that Sky are planning the channel realignment for the end of November and have told channels of the planned change date.
13th October - In a press release for "Real Estate TV" they say "This autumn, Sky will be implementing major changes to its digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG).
- Real Estate TV is currently Channel 250 on Sky Digital and Sky Freesat. As from 24th October, Real Estate TV will be available under the Sky Digital Lifestyle & Culture channel genre.
- As from 29th November 2005, Real Estate TV will be available on
Channel 279."
This seems to confirm that Sky are planning on implementing the new Genres at the end of October and the new channel numbers for the end of November.
Also see article here.
Stick with Digital Spy for more on the EPG reshuffle in the days ahead.
Releases to the group normally occur between 4 to 6 weeks before a full consumer release. Unless the wide beta group discover problems, this would appear to suggest that EPG v4 will be delivered some time in November.
As previously reported, the new version prepares Sky for the much-anticipated reshuffle of its channel lineup and the inclusion of new EPG headings.
Once all customers have been upgraded to the new version, Sky will then be in a position to make the lineup changes. Considering the long lead time for the Sky customer magazine and Sky’s dislike to reveal anything in it until they know the software has been downloaded, the final part of the channel renumbering may have to wait until the New Year.
This most significant change to the lineup concerns the gaming channels - currently listed under entertainment - which are being moved to the “Gaming and Dating??? section of the EPG, on the second page.
Stick with Digital Spy for more on the EPG reshuffle in the weeks ahead; share your thoughts and track the latest developments in the satellite forum.
12 October - In a press release sent out about "PokerZone" channel 226 yesterday they say "From the end of November pokerzone will move to a new specialised section of the EPG, Gaming & Dating on Channel 843." This would imply that Sky are planning the channel realignment for the end of November and have told channels of the planned change date.
13th October - In a press release for "Real Estate TV" they say "This autumn, Sky will be implementing major changes to its digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG).
- Real Estate TV is currently Channel 250 on Sky Digital and Sky Freesat. As from 24th October, Real Estate TV will be available under the Sky Digital Lifestyle & Culture channel genre.
- As from 29th November 2005, Real Estate TV will be available on
Channel 279."
This seems to confirm that Sky are planning on implementing the new Genres at the end of October and the new channel numbers for the end of November.
Also see article here.
Stick with Digital Spy for more on the EPG reshuffle in the days ahead.
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