Tech
Channel 4, Five battling for Freeview slot
Published Tuesday, Nov 15 2005, 12:03 GMT | By Neil Wilkes
Only Channel 4 and Five now remain in the race for the precious space, which becomes available on November 24.
Five intends to launch a digital spinoff channel within months while Channel 4 is thought to be prepping another multichannel launch, most likely a station broadcasting US acquistions.
The contract for the 18-hour slot has a duration of three years.
More: Tech, Terrestrial TV
More Tech News
Apple News
Apple, Samsung peace talks failChief executives of both firms fail to reach agreement, mean legal trial likely.
Satellite TV News
Sky marks Jubilee with Union Jack remoteSky and One For All create universal remote celebrating the landmark UK summer.
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+.
