Archive for March, 2008

freeview DTT Service Name Announced

March 13th, 2008

Freeview today announced the name, and unveiled the logo, of its new HD capable digital terrestrial service. It will be known as the freeview|HDTM service. “We want consumers to know what their choices are for digital television and radio access. The name we’ve chosen clearly does that. It’ll enable consumers to clearly identify the consumer [...]

2008 is shaping up to be a big year for DTV in NZ

March 8th, 2008

This won’t be much of a surprise for anyone who read Anthony Doesburg’s article in Fridays Business Herald. His article covers a number of the major changes this coming year for Digital TV in New Zealand, in particular the expected launch of freeview’s terrestrial UHF based service this April will encourage a lot more consumers [...]

More advertising-free channels coming to freeview from late March

March 7th, 2008

There are plans for two addtiions to the freeview line up this month March 28th – M?ori Television’s 100% Te Reo channel March 30th – TVNZ 7 The name of M?ori Television’s new channel is to be announced on March 10th, and it will appear on freeview channel 24 as well as Sky Digital. This [...]