Apr 30 2008
Freesat set to launch May 6th
The launch date for subscription-free satellite service Freesat has been confirmed as May 6. Freesat receivers go on sale from May 1. The service, developed by the BBC and ITV, is designed to encourage takeup of free to air satellite in a manner similar to the success enjoyed by digital terrestrial’s. Freesat receivers will include […]
May 2 2008
ITV HD only on Freesat?
Speculation is mounting that ITV’s new high definition service will be exclusive to Freesat. Test transmissions for ITV HD are now being broadcast on Eurobird 1 at 11.428 GHz with horizontal polarisation, a symbol rate of 27500, and a service ID of 10510. However, the stream may not be viewed on Sky boxes, nor traditional […]
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By Expat • UK Media News • Tags: Freesat, ITV HD