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This is a list of the current channels available on digital terrestrial television (DTT) in the United Kingdom, and those that have been removed.. Almost all channels broadcast on DTT are free-to-air, with a limited number of subscription channels (requiring a subscription to a pay-TV package) and pay-per-view channels (requiring a one-off payment to view an event) also available.
The service was officially launched on 6 May 2008 [82] and covers all BBC and ITV digital TV channels, plus interactive services, radio channels, and other channels. It is being touted as the satellite equivalent to Freeview , especially for areas unable to receive the Freeview DTT service.
The BBC, ITV, Channel 4, S4C and Channel 5 agreed with the regulator Ofcom to convert one UK multiplex (B, or PSB3) to DVB-T2 to increase capacity for HDTV (High Definition Television) via DTT. [36] The first TV region to use the new standard was Granada in November 2009 (with existing switched over regions being changed at the same time).
Channel Name Subsidiary SD HD +1 Streaming Freeview [2] Freesat [3] Sky [4] Virgin TV [5] Aaj Tak: India Today Manual Free-to-air Ahlebait TV: Ahlebait TV Network Ltd. Ahlulbayt TV: Ahlulbayt TV Ltd. Akaal Channel Akaal Channel Ltd. Al Arabiya: Al Arabiya News Channel FZ-LLC IPTV ARY Digital: ARY Group Sky Entertainment ATN Bangla: Channel S ...
There are four major forms of digital television (DTV) broadcast in the United Kingdom: a direct-to-home satellite service from the Astra 28.2°E satellites provided by Sky UK, a cable television service provided by Virgin Media (known as Virgin TV); a free-to-air satellite service called Freesat; and a free-to-air digital terrestrial service called Freeview.
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 England (including Channel Islands and Isle of Man unless stated) NI Northern Ireland Scot
The launch of DStv was deemed "satisfactory", with decoder sales having surpassed 10,000 units by November 1995. [7] Within weeks of its launch, DStv added its first new channels, Discovery Channel and BBC World. The latter was available over the terrestrial frequencies of M-Net eleven hours a day; this enabled subscribers to watch the channel ...
An electronic programme guide was available. Freeview channels are not encrypted and can be received by anyone in the UK. There is no additional charge to receive Freeview but it is a legal obligation to hold a current television licence to watch or record TV as it is being broadcast. [27]