Sep 14 2011
The launch of REAL Digital has been delayed until the start of October. A start date of September 1 had previously been given. A Facebook page for the combined free to air and pay TV satellite service recently cited firmware problems with Fortec Star receivers as an issue. Initially to be sold by Maplin, the […]
Aug 8 2011
A new pay-TV satellite service for the UK will launch on September 1 as Real Digital aims for the middle-ground between Sky and Freesat. Real Digital will be free-to-air at launch, though it plans to launch pay-TV channels including a pay-as-you-go Sky Sports package. The service will operate from the same satellites as Sky and […]
Nov 10 2010
The service has been added to the list of companies who can apply to carry Sky Sports 1 and 2, alongside BT Vision, Top Up TV and Virgin Media. However, Real Digital will still have to prove that it has the financial security and strong encryption Sky demands for its channels. The satellite service aims […]
Nov 14 2009
A new service for satellite is set for a ‘soft’ launch in February 2010, Real Digital will offer access to 200 standard and high definition free to air channels including those available on Freesat plus a selection of as-yet-unannounced pay TV channels which could bring the total to 250 at launch. The service will initially […]
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Oct 19 2011
REAL Digital to launch next week
Real Digital is to launch next week with plans to introduce a 15 channel premium channel package and ITV Player before Christmas. The actual launch date has not been announced, just next week. The Real Digital EPG will include more than 190 free to air TV channels and 70 radio channels. Pay TV packages are […]
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By Expat • UK Media News • Tags: REAL Digital