Posts Tagged ‘digital switchover’

I like the idea of this piece I’ve recently read in the Management Today newsletter.  Its written in very plain language and gives a good overview of how Ofcom are planning to set a pricing structure for Sky to release its best content to some of the local broadcasters.  The de-commissioning of analogue TV, to be replaced with digital (Birmingham will be totally switched over by 2011) will free up band width which local organisations can bid for (relatively cheaply at £25K ball park).  It has been argued that If local organisations are to benefit from this move, could they afford the production costs?  If Sky content was capped, and the local production companies could pick up high quality content on high demand programmes such as sporting events and films, they could put this together with their own high quality, locally targeted content and they may just have a fighting chance.  Digital Birmingham are involved with the City Councils plan to support the de-commissioning of analogue and encourage local businesses to explore how they could benefit.  If you would like to be kept informed please get in touch

Digital TV - Switching over is easier than you think

Had a good meeting with the Digital UK switchover guys yesterday, and all looks well for the Central regional switchover planned for 2011.  One region ‘Copeland Cumbria’ has already gone through switchover and everyone else will be learning from their efforts.  If you fancy a good read, (or just the summary) check out the report here - One interesting fact I learned from the meeting was that the oldest TV that has been successfully switched over was 78 years old (all it needed was an updated aerial). – there are however con-men galore, looking for the opportunity to swindle dosh out of our old and unsuspecting.  Switchover is far easier than most people think,  a twenty quid freeview box from your local supermarket will usually do the trick.    So get out there and sort your Grannies and Grandpa’s out, before the con-men do!