DTT

France 24 extends presence in Tanzania

News channel France 24 is now available on digital-terrestrial TV in Tanzania following a distribution deal with local operator Sahara Media. The English version of… Read more

Motive TV looks to UK Freeview market

Hybrid technology provider Motive TV has said it plans to launch its app and antenna tuner technology in the UK to enable tablet users to… Read more

EBU hits out at threat to digital-terrestrial broadcasting

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The EBU has criticised moves to mandate the use of 700MHz spectrum for mobile services and has argued that the body tasked with preparing an… Read more

RTRS opens applications for second multiplex

Russian broadcast infrastructure provider RTRS has launched a call for applications to build and operate a network for the country’s second digital-terrestrial multiplex. The competition… Read more

UK minister outlines “three scenarios” for DTT after loss of 700MHz spectrum

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The 700MHz frequency range currently given over to digital-terrestrial broadcasting is clearly going to be re-allocated because of demand for mobile broadband spectrum, and the… Read more

Ofcom to pilot white space technology in autumn

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UK regulator Ofcom has unveiled plans for a trial of ‘white space’ technology has invited industry players to participate in the pilot. Ofcom plans to… Read more

DVB-T2 set-tops tipped to reach 18m homes

More than 18 million DVB-T2 set-top boxes are expected to ship in 2015 as part of a second wave of digital conversion, according to new… Read more

Digital UK CEO to step down

Digital UK, the non-profit organisation formed to help consumers covert to digital TV, is searching for a new CEO after current chief David Scott said he… Read more

UK local TV deadline looms

Parties looking to start up a local TV station in 30 UK areas, including Cambridge, Aberdeen, Bangor and York have until tomorrow to register their… Read more

Set-top box sales climb

The global set-top box market was worth a total US$4.6 billion (€3.5 billion) in the fourth quarter of last year, up 3% on the previous… Read more