Mar 10 2016
Arqiva has been appointed by Al Jazeera Media Networks to distribute news channels Al Jazeera English and Al Jazeera Arabic to popular global networks, a move which is promised will bring “a better viewing experience”. Arqiva was chosen by Al Jazeera to provide its global teleport & satellite distribution services, with work having started in February […]
Sep 17 2015
Digital terrestrial multiplex operator Arqiva has announced it will have a vacant slot for a 24/7 standard definition Freeview channel next year. Arqiva holds the licence to operate four of the multiplexes that carry Freeview channels to viewers via a conventional aerial, but capacity across the terrestrial multiplexes is limited or non-existent following a surge […]
Aug 27 2014
Arqiva are inviting interested parties to submit an expression of interest for the auction of national DTT standard definition television slots – suitable for linear TV service. The slots will be for 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The slots will be available from mid-November 2014 and are suitable for television services only […]
Mar 27 2014
YouView’s shareholders are set to sign a £100m-plus deal to secure the future of the internet based TV service, with all seven partners remaining on board as equal shareholders in the venture. The seven partners are BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Arqiva, BT and TalkTalk, who under the terms of the new agreement will […]
Apr 11 2013
Digital multiplex operator Arqiva has – as expected – submitted an “intention to apply” form to Ofcom as part of a recent consultation which aims to pave the way for extra Freeview HD channels. The “intention to apply” process is expected to lead to an award of a licence to run services in the 600 […]
Jan 1 2013
As of today, Digital UK and multiplex operator company DMOL are merged into one organisation, chaired by former BBC chief operating officer Caroline Thomson. As announced in November, Caroline Thomson will earn £50,000 a year for the two-day-a-week role. With digital switchover complete, the new combined organisation is now responsible for keeping viewers informed of […]
Jan 4 2012
Arqiva, the communications infrastructure and media services company, has won the contract to distribute the France 24 news channel in the UK. The five-year contract sees Arqiva providing multiplexing, uplinking and satellite services that deliver the channel’s English language feed to the BSkyB and Freesat platforms as well as to an extensive network of hotels. […]
Jan 4 2012
Arqiva, the communications infrastructure and media services company, has secured a further contract to deliver Freesat’s Electronic Programme Guide. Dual and redundant multiplexing, uplink and satellite capacity on Eurobird 1 will ensure the constant availability of the essential EPG data to over 2 million Freesat receivers across the UK. John Bozza, Sales Director, Broadcast & […]
Mar 17 2011
Arqiva has secured a satellite distribution deal for Channel 4 HD. The new arrangement facilitates transmission of Channel 4 HD for the first time on Freesat (from April 2011) while maintaining the channel’s presence on the Sky platform. Arqiva provides encoding, teleport services and satellite capacity to enable Channel 4 HD to be uplinked simultaneously […]
Jun 28 2010
Project Canvas looks set to launch in April 2011 after winning approval from the BBC Trust. The BBC-led joint venture will develop a Freesat-style common standard for TVs and set-top boxes using broadband to access video on demand and other internet content. The BBC Trust has told the BBC it can go ahead with the […]
Sep 18 2007
Arqiva has been awarded a contract by the BBC to help create the Freesat platform, due for launch next March. The company has been working with the BBC for more than 18 months to develop initial plans, and began platform testing last month. Alan Boyle, head of BBC distribution operations, said: “The Arqiva team knows […]
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Feb 1 2017
Arqiva for sale
The owners of Arqiva are reportedly planning a £5 billion sale, dropping long-held plans to float the company on the London Stock Exchange. Sky News says the consortium of financial investors, including Australian bank Macquarie, is in the process of hiring bankers who would advise on discussions with potential buyers. The operator of transmission sites […]
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By Expat • UK Media News • Tags: Arqiva, Crystal Palace, Freeview, Mobile Phones