Tech
ITV Digital's administrators have surrendered the operator's three multiplexes to the ITC.
A statement from Deloitte and Touche said: "Arrangements have been made for the surrender of the multiplex licences to the ITC. We understand the ITC will issue invitations to re-tender those licences on a more flexible basis tomorrow, Wednesday, May 1."
The ITC confirmed that it would issue an invitation for applications tomorrow, "on an accelerated time scale with a view to awarding licences at the end of a six-week period."
Appplications of interest will be accepted during the first two weeks, after which there will be a further two weeks to submit full applications for those who made the deadline. The ITC will assess the applications during the final two weeks, with a view to making an announcement on June 12.
"During this period, the ITC will liaise with the Administrator and broadcasters providing the digital terrestrial free-to-air services with a view to ensuring that ITV Digital subscribers will continue to be able to receive these channels, including the five main terrestrial channels, through their set top box," said a statement from the regulator.
More details on the demise of ITV Digital are available on Digital Spy.
A statement from Deloitte and Touche said: "Arrangements have been made for the surrender of the multiplex licences to the ITC. We understand the ITC will issue invitations to re-tender those licences on a more flexible basis tomorrow, Wednesday, May 1."
The ITC confirmed that it would issue an invitation for applications tomorrow, "on an accelerated time scale with a view to awarding licences at the end of a six-week period."
Appplications of interest will be accepted during the first two weeks, after which there will be a further two weeks to submit full applications for those who made the deadline. The ITC will assess the applications during the final two weeks, with a view to making an announcement on June 12.
"During this period, the ITC will liaise with the Administrator and broadcasters providing the digital terrestrial free-to-air services with a view to ensuring that ITV Digital subscribers will continue to be able to receive these channels, including the five main terrestrial channels, through their set top box," said a statement from the regulator.
More details on the demise of ITV Digital are available on Digital Spy.
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