Testing shows that there is extra space for channels
Freeview HD is set to get five channels by the year 2013, with a fourth channel possibly on the way as early as 2010.
The news comes courtesy of What Satellite and Digital TV magazine, which reports that:
"Trials of the combined DVB-T2 and MPEG-4 transmission standard have revealed that it is up to 50 per cent more efficient than current DVB-T/MPEG-2 standards, instead of the 30 per cent improvement expected."
But hang on a second. What does that actually mean?
Ofcom's Greg Bensberg has explained that it means a fourth high def Freeview TV channel could be available "in some regions" as early as next year.
Source: Freeview HD getting five channels in UK | News | TechRadar UK
Freeview HD is set to get five channels by the year 2013, with a fourth channel possibly on the way as early as 2010.
The news comes courtesy of What Satellite and Digital TV magazine, which reports that:
"Trials of the combined DVB-T2 and MPEG-4 transmission standard have revealed that it is up to 50 per cent more efficient than current DVB-T/MPEG-2 standards, instead of the 30 per cent improvement expected."
But hang on a second. What does that actually mean?
Ofcom's Greg Bensberg has explained that it means a fourth high def Freeview TV channel could be available "in some regions" as early as next year.
Source: Freeview HD getting five channels in UK | News | TechRadar UK