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Jan 16, 2009
- US implements post-switchover 'nightlight'
American TV viewers who do not switch to digital before the deadline will receive an advisory broadcast on analogue.
Apr 25, 2008
- Sky mopped up Copeland analogue refugees
Sky marketing teams mopped up 38% of digital newcomers when analogue was switched off in Copeland.
Nov 19, 2007
- BBC Trust greenlights BBC HD channel
BBC HD is given the thumbs up by the BBC Trust - including plans to launch the service on Freeview.
Nov 09, 2007
- Freeview to offer built-in PC games?
t5 labs announces plans to offer households PC games via their terrestrial set-top box.
Sep 20, 2007
- UKTV G2 becomes Dave, joins Freeview
UKTV G2 is to become Dave from October 15 and join Freeview.
May 22, 2007
- "Public value test" begins for BBC HD channel
The BBC launches a public value test for its proposed BBC HD channel.
Mar 15, 2007
- ITV movie channel to replace ITV Play?
ITV is looking at launching a movie channel to replace the axed gaming station ITV Play.
Mar 13, 2007
- ITV Play channel to be axed
ITV is to replace the channel with a time shift ITV2 channel on Freeview.
Mar 06, 2007
- Virgin could expand outside cable by April
Virgin Media could expand outside its cabled area with a branded Freeview box as early as next month.
Feb 13, 2007
- Ofcom reveals local TV options, post-2012 coverage
Regulator publishes research into the technical options for terrestrial digital local television services and DTT coverage post-switchover.
Feb 09, 2007
- Thompson warns of more job losses at BBC
BBC director-general tells staff how the corporation will be dealing with the "disappointing" licence fee settlement.
Feb 07, 2007
- MTV head leaves for BT Vision
Michael Barry, managing director of MTV UK & Ireland will join BT Vision in April.
Feb 06, 2007
- Broadcasters support 'HDforAll' campaign
A coalition of TV manufacturers, retailers and public service broadcasters seeks to secure HD on Freeview.
Dec 19, 2006
- £600 million for digital switchover help scheme
Tessa Jowell outlines the scheme to help older people with digital switchover.
Nov 28, 2006
- BT Vision launch date announced
The long awaited BT Vision IPTV service will launch on Monday December 4.
Nov 21, 2006
- BBC: DTT viewers expect HD services
BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Five say first trial of HD on digital terrestrial is "successful"; findings reveal viewer expectation for HD on DTT.