Feb 2 2011
Channel 4 and Freesat have announced that Channel 4 HD will launch on the subscription-free satellite platform in the spring. From April, the high definition simulcast of the Channel 4 network will become the fourth HD channel on Freesat, joining BBC One HD, the BBC HD channel and ITV1 HD. Channel 4 HD launched on […]
Aug 21 2009
Speaking with Channel 4 today, Joinfreesat have found out that C4HD is free of its original contract with Sky but lack of space on the appropriate satellite beam is the cause for the high-definition service not being available on the Freesat platform at this time. As a UK broadcaster, restrictions mean that Channel 4, along […]
Jul 30 2009
Virgin Media has announced that Channel 4’s high definition channel, 4HD, will join its HD line-up. 4HD will be available to Virgin Media’s digital TV customers and joins the BBC HD channel, ESPN HD, LIVING HD, FX HD, MTV Networks International’s HD channel, MTVNHD, and National Geographic HD in Virgin Media’s linear HD line-up. Mark […]
Dec 10 2007
A high definition simulcast of Channel 4 has launched on Sky. Channel 4 HD is available on channel 140 and will show high definition versions of the channel’s programming where available. At launch, this includes Ugly Betty, “classic and contemporary movies”, and music events including The Scissor Sisters and Keane live in concert. The first […]
Nov 13 2007
Channel 4 has started test transmissions for its high definition service on digital satellite. Currently alternating between a black screen and a holding page, the channel can be found on: 12.188 Horizontal SR: 27500 FEC 2/3. In September, Channel 4 announced that it plans to launch Channel 4 HD on channel 140 in December. The full service […]
May 28 2006
High definition test transmissions for ITV, Channel 4 and Five have started broadcasting on low power from the Crystal Palace transmitter in South London. The multiplex, located on UHF channel 27, is currently carrying two 576i SD streams and one 1080i HD service. However, most viewers with a digital terrestrial TV set-top-box in London will […]
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Mar 17 2011
Arqiva to uplink 4HD
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 […]
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By Expat • UK Media News • Tags: 4HD, Arqiva, Channel 4 HD