The idea of getting Freeview HD in time for the 2010 World Cup isn't new, but it got another mention this week at DVB in Berlin.
Head of distribution technology at BBC Distribution, Graham Plumb, said that it looked likely that between 30 and 40 per cent of the UK population could have access to high definition on Freeview in time for the World Cup. This probably represents the population that will have already switched to digital by then.
He also revealed that the debate over including 1080p had been short, with the decision made that including the capability from the outset would delay the launch. He suggested that new hardware (set top boxes) might cost around the £100 mark.
(Via Broadband TV News)
Related posts: Large UK cities could get Freeview HD ahead of official switchover | 2010 World Cup will be available on Freeview | Freesat responds to Freeview HD developments
Leave a comment