Dec 10 2018
Viewers have reported missing programme EPG data for ITV HD on Freeview and YouView on Sunday. Viewers in multiple regions were unable to access details of programmes on ITV HD due to missing EPG data in the 7 day Electronic Programme Guide used by Freeview and YouView. Some devices showed either a ‘no information’ label […]
Jul 27 2018
Ofcom has specific powers and duties in relation to public service broadcasters and their prominence on television guides, sometimes called electronic programme guides (EPGs). This includes a duty to draw up, and from time to time to review and revise, a Code of Practice (Code) for licensed EPG providers that, among other things, ensures such […]
Aug 21 2012
DTT Multiplex Operators Limited (DMOL), the Ofcom-licensed provider of Freeview EPG services, recently published a series of proposed changes to Freeview channel numbering. The proposals involve various services, including News and Children’s being moved further down the EPG in order to make space for more ‘general entertainment’ networks and a new local television channel. The […]
Aug 1 2012
Following a consultation earlier in the year, from lunchtime on Wednesday 19th September, you will have to retune to get the new numbers allocated to some Freeview channels; in particular those used for News, Adult, Children and high definition services. DMOL (DTT Multiplex Operators Ltd), the company that manages the channel numbers used on Freeview, […]
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 & […]
May 29 2008
Sky will download a new version of its electronic programme guide to Sky HD receivers this Autumn. The new guide, for which plans were first made public last November, has been in development for two years and is currently undergoing a field trial in the homes of 100 Sky employees. The new EPG is designed […]
Nov 2 2007
Sky has confirmed rumours that it will launch an advanced on-screen guide for Sky HD and newer Sky+ boxes in 2008. The key elements will be new top-level and genre menus, a “mini TV” viewer and an advanced programme search engine. The news was announced to broadcasters this week, and may pave the way for […]
Channel launches and updates on Freeview
ITV announces closure of CITV
BBC switch from SD to HD on satellite
Joint UK/international BBC News service from March
Loss of channels on Freesat 4K TV Boxes after a reset
Digital UK becomes “Everyone TV”
Rollout of BBC One HD for the English regions
ITVX launch month delivers 55% increase in ITV’s streaming viewing and 65% increase in online users
New Broadcast 2040+ researchBBC to switch off all SD satellite channels
Nov 2 2020
Eutelsat successfully launches Sat.tv
Paris, 02 November 2020 Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) has successfully launched Sat.tv, its enhanced Electronic Program Guide for FTA channels. The service is already operating at the 7/8° West position, serving over 56 million Arabic-speaking homes across the Middle East and North Africa and is being progressively deployed at other Eutelsat video neighborhoods. Sat.tv […]
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By Expat • Eutelsat • Tags: EPG, Eutelsat, Sat.tv