Tag: DTT
DiBcom claims world's first HD DTT decoder in a USB key
DiBcom, maker of hardware for mobile TV, has claimed a world first with the introduction of its HD ready digital terrestrial decoder in a USB key device.
It’s likely that the “world’s first” claim is to do with the size of the device, because other manufacturers including Happauge and Elgato have already developed USB devices capable of receiving over-the-air HD broadcasts…
Ofcom hands out terrestrial high definition licences to Channel 4 and ITV broadcasters
Though we’ve been pretty sure that all the major terrestrial broadcasters would have a place on the new high definition Freeview, Ofcom today brought that a step closer to reality by awarding licences to Channel 4/S4C and the ITV channels across England, Scotland, Ulster, and the Channel Islands.
Channel 4 and S4C (the Welsh language version, with a wide selection of its own programming) put in a joint bid, promising a wide variety of films (over 150 hours worth on peak-time 4HD in the first year), a range of drama, comedy, science programmes and documentaries, plus popular US imports like Desperate Housewives, and specific sports and kids programmes on S4C…
OFCOM upgrading the digital TV system – HD could be here by 2009
Telly bosses at OFCOM have announced proposals to change the digital TV broadcast standard – which could allow HD channels to arrive well before the analogue switch-off is done.
The new digital TV broadcast standard includes a change to the more efficient MPEG4 picture encoding system, which along with a few…
Sky launching new subscription service on UK's Freeview: enticing future customers
Sky have announced that they're planning to launch a new subscription service on Freeview this summer. Replacing the existing free channels Sky Three, Sky News, and Sky Sports, the new pay-channel will offer a range of content including live coverage…
