Macy
07/09/2005, 9:21 AM
ITV and all it's didital channels going Free To Air on Digital Satellite. Means that any Satellite receiver will get all the BBC Channels and all the ITV Channels. Great news, as more choice for consumers and reduces murdochs strangle hold on the digital satellite market.
If only RTE would follow suit, even if it meant encrypted movies, sports, some imports.
Anyway from digitalspy.co.uk
ITV to go FTA on Digital Satellite
Wednesday, September 7 2005, 08:41 BST -- by Alan Jay
ITV has announced this morning that it will work with the BBC to create a "FreeSat" proposition to compliment the "Freeview" DTT service in areas where DTT is not available.
As part of this move ITV will become unencrypted - "in the clear" - within the next few months. ITV has consulted all the relevant rights holders.
The free satellite will initially carry all ITV and BBC free to view digital services including digital TV, radio, EPG and interactive services. In addition all the other FTA channels will be available.
The plan is to have the project operational in the first half of 2006.
'As the UK's largest and most popular commercial broadcaster we want our channels to be available to as many people as possible, regardless of technological and geographical constraints. " said Charles Allen, Chief Executive of ITV. "As we move from an analogue to a digital environment, Freesat - and Freeview - will enable every family in the UK to enjoy a wide range of quality channels for free.
'Today's announcement significantly strengthens ITV's digital presence and we are delighted to be taking a leading role in the marketing and development of free digital television.'
If only RTE would follow suit, even if it meant encrypted movies, sports, some imports.
Anyway from digitalspy.co.uk
ITV to go FTA on Digital Satellite
Wednesday, September 7 2005, 08:41 BST -- by Alan Jay
ITV has announced this morning that it will work with the BBC to create a "FreeSat" proposition to compliment the "Freeview" DTT service in areas where DTT is not available.
As part of this move ITV will become unencrypted - "in the clear" - within the next few months. ITV has consulted all the relevant rights holders.
The free satellite will initially carry all ITV and BBC free to view digital services including digital TV, radio, EPG and interactive services. In addition all the other FTA channels will be available.
The plan is to have the project operational in the first half of 2006.
'As the UK's largest and most popular commercial broadcaster we want our channels to be available to as many people as possible, regardless of technological and geographical constraints. " said Charles Allen, Chief Executive of ITV. "As we move from an analogue to a digital environment, Freesat - and Freeview - will enable every family in the UK to enjoy a wide range of quality channels for free.
'Today's announcement significantly strengthens ITV's digital presence and we are delighted to be taking a leading role in the marketing and development of free digital television.'