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By Terence Huynh on July 22nd, 2010

ABC News 24 launches on Freeview

ABC News 24 has officially launched on the Freeview platform today, with the first program broadcasting at 7:30PM. The program was simulcast on ABC1, replacing the 7:30 Report.

The new channel, which replaces ABC HD, is the first free-to-air 24 hour news channel. However, because of government regulations, the channel will be broadcasting in HD in order to meet with HD quota requirements. This, however, will be reviewed once the digital switchover finishes in 2013.

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By Terence Huynh on November 24th, 2008

Freeview to be launch tonight – 6:29PM

According to a report on What’s On The Tube, all of the major free-to-air television networks (ABC, SBS, Seven, Nine and Ten) would be broadcasting ads about the new “FreeView” initiative that will support the take up of free-to-air digital television. This basically means that it is a “roadblock”, meaning that you can’t escape it – unless you have Foxtel.

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By Terence Huynh on April 4th, 2008

UK: Freeview to start HD in 2009

Viewers will be able to watch high definition television (HDTV) on Freeview from 2009, the broadcast watchdog has confirmed.

Ofcom has said that new technologies and the digital switchover will enable more channels, including HD services. However, viewers who want to watch the new services will need a HD-ready TV and a brand new set-top box. The new services are expected to start at the north-west of England.

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