Although the Faroe Islands are strongly linked to Denmark they have overtaken their parent with the early introduction of Digital Terrestrial Television.

The first service was switched on during December 2002 by Televarpio who now Broadcast from five transmitter sites, providing DTT coverage to 2/3 of the Faroe Islands. Two more transmitter sites will be added later.

It is reported that Televarpio have four multiplexes in operation which with time sharing broadcast 24 TV channels across the Islands.

The information provided comes from several sources and whilst DVB believe it to be correct we cannot guarantee its accuracy.
If you have more up to date information or corrections please send them to dvb@dvb.org
Last update: Barry Tew, 21st January 2004.