Portugal - DVB

ASO plan approved by Anacom

12 Jul 2010

The Portuguese regulator Anacom has approved the ASO plan with only minor changes. The plan is in three phase and will start on the 12th January

HD on DTT hits obstacle

28 Jun 2010

Portugal Telecom (PT) failed to launch a Pay DTT services on 5 multiplexes in Portugal and following the revocation of its licence negotiated a

Consultation on ASO plan

30 Apr 2010

The Portuguese communications regulator Anacom has opened a consultation on its proposed plan for analogue switch-off (ASO). The consultation is

Anacom drafts repeal of PT commercial licence

08 Feb 2010

The Portuguese communications regulator Anacom has prepared a draft resolution to withdraw Portugal Telecom's (PT) commercial DTT license. The

HD on DTT platform

25 Jan 2010

Portugal Telecom (PT) is negotiating with the regulator Anacom to replace its proposed pay-TV multiplex with a bouquet of high definition channels.

DTT receiver sales increase

11 Jan 2010

More than 247,000 digital TV sets were sold in Portugal between January and November 2009 according to recent figures from research organisation

DTT covers 60% of the population

14 Sep 2009

According to a report in Diário de Notícias, Portugal Telecom says that DTT services are already available to 60% (6 million) of the population,

Consultation favours HD on DTT platform

17 Aug 2009

High Definition TV services should start soon after ASO according to the responses to Portugal’s recent digital dividend consultation. Reporting

Digital TV service officially launched

08 May 2009

Portugal officially launched its Digital Terrestrial TV service on the 29th April 2009 in 29 municipalities, more than originally planned. The

DTT logo launched

27 Apr 2009

Portugal Telecom (PT) has launched a logo to help consumers identify receivers suitable to receive transmissions from the Portuguese DTT platforms.

DTT coverage 20% at start

13 Apr 2009

At launch on the 29th April, Portugal’s DTT signals will cover 20% of the population according to Gil Moreira, coordinator of the countries TDT

Government confirms ASO date

09 Mar 2009

According to a recent Cabinet resolution, Analogue Switch Off in Portugal will be completed by the 26th April 2012. There will also be a 1-year

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