Digital TV news, Jan - Mar 2008

MPs give support to digital plan

19 March 2008

A collection of MPs have given their support to proposals to give local areas channels on Freeview television.

'Awareness grows' over digital changes

07 March 2008

Just one in every ten people are unaware that the analogue television signal will be switched off to prepare for digital TV, according to a new report.

UK public 'confused about digital switchover'

28 February 2008

Ahead of the upcoming switchover to digital TV, many Britons are unsure about the steps they must take to prepare, a new report reveals.

US 'struggling with digital switchover'

19 February 2008

Although the digital TV switchover in the UK is progressing region by region - and will only be completed in 2012 - this is not the case elsewhere.

Digital broadcaster announces new strategy

12 February 2008

Digital radio broadcaster GCap Media has announced its decision to close several of its stations.

Sky+ sales drive digital TV takeup

07 February 2008

Customers of BSkyB's satellite digital TV services are increasing, thanks to the continuing popularity of the Sky+ personal video recorder.

BSkyB hit by anti-competition blow

29 January 2008

Satellite broadcaster BSkyB has been ordered by the Competition Commission to reduce its stake in ITV.

Chains announce end of analogue TV sales

28 January 2008

A further milestone in the UK's transition to digital TV has been marked, with a major electronics retailer announcing that it will no longer sell old-style analogue sets.

Digital switchover: Work continues

15 January 2008

Preparations for the digital TV switchover are being made by local authorities and small businesses nationwide.

Ofcom announces boardroom changes

10 January 2008

Digital TV regulator Ofcom has announced changes to its board - which will see the addition of two new members.

Gates welcomes 'new digital decade'

08 January 2008

A "second digital decade", which could see internet-enabled digital TV technology develop to encompass wall-to-wall screens, has been prophesied by Microsoft boss Bill Gates.



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