Oct 16 2018
I gave my last update on our HD services here in May 2015. Since then, we have continued to try to find ways to address gaps in the HD portfolio. I’m pleased now to be able to follow up with some news on our progress towards an all-HD future. We in the Distribution & Business […]
Oct 15 2018
BBC to extend FM coverage to additional 400,000 people across Wales. From Wednesday 24 October, BBC Radio Wales will be available across 91% of Wales, thanks to a major boost to its FM signal. Wales’s national radio station – which currently reaches 79% of households in Wales – will be available to more listeners than […]
Oct 11 2018
Capital TV and Hear TV have ceased broadcasting on Sky/Freesat after six years on air. They launched as music channels in 2012 and also carried special programmes such as coverage of the Jingle Bell Ball and Global Awards. They were on Sky 387 and 388, Freesat 516 and 517, and inside the Global Player apps. […]
Oct 10 2018
Capital TV and Heart TV have been removed from the free-to-air platform Freesat, almost six years to the day of their launch. It has not been a good year for Freesat viewers, more and more channels have deserted the platform in 2018, including 4HD due to a carriage dispute with Freesat. Capital TV which focused […]
Oct 9 2018
Freesat has added Sony Movie Channel to its linear line-up. Offering a wide range of blockbusters from the 80s, 90s and 00s, Sony Movie Channel broadens Freesat’s portfolio of captivating films and is available for customers to watch, for free, on channel 302. This autumn, Freesat viewers have the perfect excuse to stay at home […]
Oct 8 2018
The Sony Movie Channel is to launch on Freesat, the free-to-air satellite platform on Tuesday 9th October 2018. With the channels launch on Freesat, the Sony Movie Channel will be available on all major digital TV platform in the UK. During the course of the 9th October 2018, Sony Movies will be made available on […]
Oct 3 2018
TV fans who use the BBC iPlayer app will no longer miss out on their favourite downloads thanks to new ‘last chance’ mobile notifications. When downloaded programmes are about to come off BBC iPlayer, app users will receive a notification on their mobile or tablet device letting them know that they only have a few […]
Oct 2 2018
VOD 365, a leading provider of branded OTT TV channels via Freeview, Freesat, mobile and smart TV devices will debut their pre-school on demand channel, Ketchup TV, on YouView, it was announced today. The new Ketchup TV Player will launch on YouView on the 2nd October 2018. Ketchup TV is a VOD 365 owned service […]
Sep 27 2018
Channel 4 has today unveiled a network rebrand including a refresh of its digital channels and a brand spanking new look for E4. The network rebrand will unify the digital channel portfolio consisting of More4, Film4, 4Music, 4Seven and E4 whilst maintaining their strong individual brand personalities. In addition, the Channel 4 corporate logo will […]
Sep 25 2018
UK, London, 25 September 2018: Sound Digital, the national commercial DAB multiplex operated by Arqiva, Bauer and Wireless, has today announced that its expansion programme of 19 new transmitters is nearing completion, with the first of the extended coverage areas due to go live in the coming weeks. Announced in May 2018, the expansion of […]
Sep 18 2018
Viewers accessing UK channels overseas via TVCatchup are being redirected toTransponder, Transponder.tv is there to ensure that you continue to enjoy your favourite UK television content. Because of changes in the law regarding access to online TV, traditional streaming services are no longer lawful and therefore won’t be around for much longer. The good news […]
Oct 19 2018
Sky prepares for no-deal Brexit
Sky Ireland has sent letters to broadcasters about their post-Brexit plans in case of a no-deal scenario – to ensure they retain licences to broadcast in both the UK and EU markets. According to The Guardian, Sky UK contacted US broadcasters like Disney and Discovery amid concerns that they would not have a licence to […]
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By Expat • Ireland • • Tags: Brexit, Ireland, Sky