UK's Freesat chooses eventIS
[18-07-2007]
Freesat, the UK free-to-air digital satellite platform supported by the BBC and ITV, has announced the initial manufacturers chosen to support the joint venture. Siemens, Arqiva and eventIS will provide the technical infrastructure for the platform.
Freesat, which is scheduled for launch in spring next year, is targeting the 27 per cent of the UK population outside current digital-terrestrial coverage. The Freesat platform will also be able to offer a full range of HDTV services.
For more information contact eventIS.
Freesat, the UK free-to-air digital satellite platform supported by the BBC and ITV, has announced the initial manufacturers chosen to support the joint venture. Siemens, Arqiva and eventIS will provide the technical infrastructure for the platform.
Freesat, which is scheduled for launch in spring next year, is targeting the 27 per cent of the UK population outside current digital-terrestrial coverage. The Freesat platform will also be able to offer a full range of HDTV services.
For more information contact eventIS.
Erwin van Dommelen (CEO) and Siraj Marzban (Sales Director), attend the Freesat launch evening as a key supplier, at the Century Club in Shafetsbury Avenue in London. There were presentations from Mark Thompson, Director General of the BBC and Michael Grade, CEO of ITV plc who are backing the Freesat initiative.
