17 October 2008 15:08 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott
Three high definition Freeview channels will launch in the UK before the end of next year, Ofcom has announced.The BBC, ITV and Channel 4 will each offer an HD Freeview channel over an upgraded terrestrial TV platform.
To be broadcast on the new DVB-T2 standard, current equipment will not be compatible so consumers who want to watch the higher-quality broadcasts will have to upgrade their set-up.
New set-top boxes will be on the market in time for the first step of the staggered roll-out, due to begin in the Granada TV area next year ending with London, Tynes Tees and Ulster in 2012.
Ofcom said a fourth possible Freeview HD channel would launch in 2010. Home Cinema, HDTV, HD Freeview, Freeview, Ofcom, BBC, ITV, Channel 4
Nikon D800 pictures and hands-on Full frame camera in the flesh
Nikon D700 vs Nikon D800 New and improved?
Acer CloudMobile Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone set for MWC launch 4.3-inch award winner
