Digital TV news, Oct - Dec 2008

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Digital TV sales up as consumers stay at home

22 December 2008

Sales of digital TVs are on the increase, new figures show.

Digital TV uptake approaches 90%

19 December 2008

Almost 90% of UK homes now have digital TV, new figures show.

Sky working on 3D digital TV

18 December 2008

3D television may soon become a reality thanks to tests being carried out by Sky.

Digital TV schedules 'too complex'

17 December 2008

The proliferation of digital TV channels in the UK has made it harder for viewers to find what they are looking for, it has been claimed.

In-car TV market 'to gain in popularity next year'

12 December 2008

A new digital microchip to be released by Microtune may help to increase the popularity of in-car digital TV in the coming year, it has been suggested.

Wales to become first digital nation in the UK

10 December 2008

The dates for the digital switchover in Wales have been announced.

Sky launches online digital TV package

05 December 2008

A new online digital TV package has been launched by Sky, allowing viewers to access satellite channels on their computers.

Digital TV viewers 'bundling up'

27 November 2008

Digital TV viewers are increasingly opting for bundled deals which include broadband and telephone services as well, it has been claimed.

Full-scale digital switchover carried out in Scottish Borders

21 November 2008

Phase two of the UK's first full-scale digital TV switchover was completed yesterday when analogue signals were switched off in the Scottish Borders.

UK 'leading the way' on digital TV take-up

20 November 2008

The UK is leading the way when it comes to the take-up of digital TV around the globe, according to a new report by the communications regulator Ofcom.

Digital TV 'aids childhood development'

19 November 2008

Digital TV can have a positive influence on childhood development, according to a report by expert psychologist Dr Tanya Byron.

Children's programmes 'will not suffer' from Salford move

12 November 2008

The BBC has insisted that its children's television operation will not suffer as a result of its move to Salford in Greater Manchester.

Scottish Borders go digital

07 November 2008

The Scottish Borders has become the first full region to make the switch to digital TV.

Londoners to see World Cup in HD

06 November 2008

Digital TV viewers in London may be able to watch the 2010 World Cup in high definition (HD) for free as part of a pilot being run by Ofcom.

Virgin and Sky strike digital TV deal

05 November 2008

Virgin Media and Sky have ended their ongoing feud and signed a digital TV deal that will see Sky channels broadcast on Virgin's cable platform.

Culture secretary criticised over digital switchover comments

24 October 2008

Culture secretary Andy Burnham has been criticised for telling consumers that they can always sign up to satellite television if they are unable to receive all 48 Freeview channels following the digital switchover.

Digital TV viewers 'dropping subscription packages'

22 October 2008

A number of digital TV customers are considering cancelling their paid subscription services and turning to Freeview as the credit crunch puts a squeeze on household finances.

BBC Alba seeks early Freeview launch

20 October 2008

BBC Alba - the new Gaelic digital TV channel - is seeking an early launch on Freeview.

18 million TV sets 'still not ready for the digital switchover'

14 October 2008

Almost one-third of the country's television sets are still tuned to analogue, according to the latest figures from the organisation responsible for the digital switchover.

Dorset consumers offered 'shocking' digital TV advice

14 October 2008

The advice offered to consumers in Dorset looking to convert to digital TV has been described as "shocking" by the organisation leading Britain's digital switchover.