Monthly Archives: September 2009

Up to 3 million (predominantly rural) homes in the UK are unable to receive a DSL or fibre optic broadband service at present.  These so called broadband “notspots” are a major irritation for the homes in question and a big policy challenge for the government, that is committed to… Read the rest...

Ofcom has taken the decision to allow BT for the first time, to sell its digital TV, broadband and home phone packages as a combined “bundle deal”.   Until now BT has not been allowed to discount the services… Read the rest...

The digital TV manufacturers, the electrical retailers and Sky are aligning to drive 3D TV, and consumers are struggling to keep up.  Indeed most of us are still getting our heads around PVRs and high definition… Read the rest...

The momentum behind high definition TV (HDTV) just keeps on building.  Freeview plans to have 50% of UK households capable of receiving free to air high definition TV (HDTV) by mid 2010 via a terrestrial aerial.  With this in mind, DVB-T2 HDTV transmissions begin from the Winter Hill… Read the rest...

Broadcaster Five has signed a joint agreement with Sony to be part of the new Bravia driven internet video platform. According to Five, by 2010 viewers will be able to access their favourite TV shows such as “Neighbours’” and ‘”The Hotel Inspector” via new internet-enabled Sony Bravia televisions. The new service… Read the rest...