Jul 2 2008
The eagerly anticipated software update for the Alba Freesat Digital Boxes (Grundig, Bush and Goodmans) is now live. The latest version is 1.4.33 and includes the ability to add FTA channels not presently available in the Freesat EPG. The update will automatically be downloaded onto your box via the satellite, or you can manually download […]
Jun 27 2008
Virgin Radio will be the first commercial radio broadcaster to add its stations to the recently launched Freesat platform. The broadcaster, which is being bought by the Times of India Group from SMG for £53.2m, will add its flagship station along with stablemates Virgin Classic Rock and Virgin Xtreme next month. The stations will be […]
Jun 20 2008
All BBC One and ITV1regions, along with ITV2+1, Film Four+1, E4+1 and More4+1, Zone Horror, Zone Reality, Kix and BET as well as commercial digital radio stations including Capital Radio, Virgin Radio and XFM, will be available late July 2008. Freesat still believe that some 200 channels will be available by the end of the […]
Jun 12 2008
Freesat have confirmed that issues with Freesat receiver software has meant putting the launch of new channels on hold. The firmware within all Freesat receivers is suppose to auto-update when new channels are added to the EPG. Unfortunatly technical issues with the software have caused Freesat to posepone the additional ITV regional channels, along with […]
Jun 12 2008
Alba may still be developing the manual tuning upgrade for its Freesat receivers, but that has not stopped determined users accessing the existing hidden menus. By 2846 on the Settings menu of any Bush, Goodmans or Grundig Freesat receiver, the manual tuning menu will open. However, Alba warns the manual scan is not fully functional […]
Jun 4 2008
Freesat has promised to work with manufacturers to add manual tuning of FTA channels across its full range of receivers. Humax’s Foxsat HD receiver has a capability to tune channels not on the Freesat EPG, the Bush, Goodmans and Grundig receivers (all made by Alba) do not. The European Union’s Advanced Television Services Directive of […]
May 22 2008
Freesat equipment is well equipped for providing video on demand, according to one of the world’s major developers of interactive TV services. UK-based company Strategy & Technology has been working with Humax and Panasonic, two of the three Freesat launch manufacturers, on a new version of its interactive technology which is now implemented on their […]
May 22 2008
ITV’s new high definition channel was viewable on Freesat receivers for the first time last night in a non-publicised test broadcast. Freesat HD viewers were able to watch the Champions League final in HD by entering an access code while watching ITV1. When formally launched, ITV HD content will be accessible to Freesat viewers via […]
May 6 2008
ITV HD is scheduled to begin broadcasting its regular schedule on Freesat, accessible solely via ITV’s red button interactive services, in “a few weeks”, it was confirmed. Freesat managing director Emma Scott said ITV would be releasing further details of its high definition channel, and commence full broadcasting, in “hopefully a few weeks time”. She […]
May 6 2008
The new British free-to-air satellite platform, Freesat, has launched today with an offering of over 80 digital TV and radio channels, including BBC One, ITV1, Film Four and BBC HD. The launch of Freesat, also saw Channels 4’s digital channels, E4, E4+1, More4 and More4+1 begin broadcasting free-to-air. Freesat can be purchased in-store or online […]
May 3 2008
Freesat has reached an agreement with Retra, the trade association for electrical retailers, ahead of its May 6 launch date. The BBC-ITV joint venture had initially signed only Comet, Argos, John Lewis and the stores of DSG as its retail launch partners; however, a service level agreement with Retra will permit retailers such as Euronics […]
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Jul 16 2008
BBC One & ITV1 Regions join Freesat
Freesat today announced the additions of 22 regional variations of BBC One and ITV1 to the TV service. Emma Scott, Freesat managing director, said: “We’re extremely pleased to be completing the roll out of BBC and ITV regional services on Freesat… We look forward to welcoming more channels onto Freesat in the next month.” For […]
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By Expat • UK Media News • Tags: BBC One, Freesat, ITV1, Regions