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Sky+ HD was the brand name of the HDTV service launched by Sky plc on 22 May 2006 in the United Kingdom and Ireland to enable high definition channels on Sky to be viewed. For the first two years after launch, the service was branded Sky HD.
Sky HD may refer to: . Sky+ HD, a high-definition television service provided by British Sky Broadcasting Group in the United Kingdom and Ireland; Sky HD (Italy), a high-definition television service provided by Sky Italia in Italy
All HD channels in the UK broadcast at 1080i, apart from Sky Sports Main Event UHD channel and the BT Sport Ultimate 4K. [ 1 ] HD channels can dynamically switch between 1080i/25 and 1080p /25 when broadcast via Freeview HD.
On 14 December 2009, Channel 4 launched a second HD channel to Sky customers, [16] E4 HD. The channel is a simulcast of E4, with selected programming in HD. Unlike its standard definition counterpart, E4 HD is a subscription channel, part of Sky's HD pack.
Channel is broadcast in Ultra HD or 8K. Channel 4 HD Channel is broadcast in 1080i (Sky+HD, Freesat, Sky Q) or 1080p (Sky Q) HD. Channel 4 Channel is broadcast in 16:9 SD unless stated. Channel 4 +1 Channel is a 1-hour time shift of the main channel and is broadcast in 16:9 SD. Regions CI Channel Islands Eng
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Sky Q became available to order on 9 February 2016. Unlike Sky, Sky+, and Sky+ HD boxes, Sky Q boxes remain the property of Sky and must be returned when the contract ends. [67] Charges of up to £140 per item apply for unreturned items – Sky claims this charge does not buy the equipment, which must still be given back. [68]
Sky Sports Main Event HD launched on 22 May 2006 as Sky Sports HD, and airs live all sports screened in HD like cricket, Premier League and English Football League as well as English Premiership, Super League Rugby and among others. The 2008 Ryder Cup was also screened in HD.