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Written by Rene Millman

Saturday, 01 December 2007

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Currently, terrestrial television is broadcast on six multiplexes. These are distinct blocks of transmission capacity which carry television channels. Ofcom proposes to clear one of the three multiplexes used for Public Service Broadcasting (Multiplex B, licensed by Ofcom to BBC Free to View Ltd). The existing channels on this multiplex would be relocated to use the spare capacity on the other multiplexes. Once this is complete, Multiplex B would be upgraded to use new technologies and standards.

Ed Richards, Chief Executive of Ofcom, said: "Digital Terrestrial Television is a big success story; it is in nearly 13 million homes and it contributes to the choice and diversity of British television."

"Our proposals to upgrade Digital Terrestrial Television represent a major opportunity to build on its success with wider, richer and more varied television services, including the potential for HDTV to be made available to millions of people free to air. We look forward to hearing the views of viewers and from right across the industry."

More details can be found here.

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