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Freeview Online Awards 2010
Just received: Freeview Launches Online Awards After nearly three years of providing Kiwis free digital TV and radio with no monthly subscription, Freeview this week celebrated by launching the first annual Freeview Awards. The awards, which include the best digital only TV channel and best digital only TV show as well as best Freeview approved product, best retailer and best installer, are designed to highlight the significant contribution that a range of partners and stakeholders have made in making Freeview the success that it is today. “At the end of 2009 Freeview was available in over 20% of Kiwi homes which is a great result and well above where we envisaged we’d be when we launched,” says Sam Irvine, Freeview General Manager. “The feedback we get from New Zealanders who have moved from analogue TV to Freeview, is that they are rapt with the improved picture and sound quality, the … Continue reading
Sky Player coming to Humax Freeview boxes
Sky has agreed a deal with Humax to bring its Sky Player web-TV service to the firm’s new range of IP-enabled Freeview HD set top boxes. Under the agreement, Sky Player will launch “soon” on a range of Humax receivers, including the Humax HD-FOX T2 and the firm’s forthcoming Freeview HD DVR. Sky’s IPTV service offers access to a selection of live TV channels, including Sky Sports 1 and Sky 1, along with a library of video-on-demand content. As with Sky Player on other platforms, existing Sky TV customers will be able to access the service on Humax boxes dependent on their core Sky product subscriptions. Non-Sky customers will need to sign up to a range of monthly subscription packages. “In providing both new and existing customers with more choice and control over how they access Sky content, we continue to harness secure and high-quality distribution platforms like Humax,” said … Continue reading