Aug 21 2017
Dutch telecom operator KPN is preparing to switch its DTT network, Digitenne, over to the DVB-T2/HEVC (H.265) standard. The company has not yet announced an official switch-over date from the current DVB-T standard, though messages from KPN on its users forum indicate the the preparations will begin before the end of the year. All current […]
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Netherlands changing to DVB-T2
Last year Digitenne acquired the rights to continue broadcasting on terrestrial in the Netherlands, one condition was the switch to DVB-T2. This technique is also used in other countries and gives the possibility to transmit channels in HD quality. However, this means that Digitenne have to convert their transmitter masts, and that all customers will […]
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By Expat • Netherlands • Tags: Digitenne, DVB-T2, ZXV7200