Sep 18 2007
Arqiva wins Freesat contract
Arqiva has been awarded a contract by the BBC to help create the Freesat platform, due for launch next March. The company has been working with the BBC for more than 18 months to develop initial plans, and began platform testing last month. Alan Boyle, head of BBC distribution operations, said: “The Arqiva team knows […]
Sep 25 2007
Channel 4 to join Freesat
Channel 4 will be joining the Freesat line-up in 2008 when its encryption contract with Sky expires. The broadcaster will be part of Freesat from its launch in early 2008, thanks to Film4, though the other Four-branded channels are currently covered by a Sky encryption contract until August/September 2008 (not confirmed). A Channel 4 source […]
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By Expat • UK Media News • Tags: Channel 4, Freesat