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According to Radio Netherlands (3 July 2003) "With just a week to go before the BBC begins transmitting its domestic services Free to Air (FTA) via the Astra satellite, the government is stepping in to protect the interests of 560,000 households that face losing digital access to the public...

There has been some discussion about FTV cards during the discussion of the Communications Bill in the House of Lords. They go on a bit but some of it is interesting. http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/pa/ld199900/ldhansrd/pdvn/lds03/text/30603-12.htm Looks like it will be sorted...

I just got the following from viewer.relations@itc.org.uk :- Things are still uncertain. We have spoken with the free-to-air (FTA) broadcasters to remind them of the viewers' interest in a long-term solution. But this is really a matter for the broadcasters themselves. Now that the BBC/Sky...

From Five's website (2 July 2003) "I think I live outside Five's coverage area. Does this mean I'll never get Five? Firstly check in our postcode search facility to confirm whether you live outside our coverage area or not. If you do live outside our coverage area then it is likely that you...

I sent this email to the ITC:- I note that on the ITC Website (1 July 2003) in the section called "Digital Satellite Free-to-View" the ITC states that "Once you have obtained an appropriate satellite receiver there are no other ongoing charges" (to receive ITV1, Channel 4 / S4C Digital, and...

I understood from the following statement that Sky were now going to be responsible for issuing Free to view (Solus) cards. Although its not completely clear on this topic, it does imply that Solus cards will continue to exist. Full BBC statement on Sky agreement 21:11 BST, Friday 13th June...

Just received from the BBC "As you are aware, the BBC is presently using the Astra 2A satellite which covers Germany. At the end of May the BBC will be migrating to the Astra 2D satellite. A local electrical retailer or installer, would be able to tell you if it is possible to receive a...

Unfortunately the BBC have confirmed that they intend that radio will move to Astra 2d.(see below) If anyone is prepared to write, I can supply contact details and background. There is still a chance to change this silly decision. from: reception@bbc.co.uk Re: [Case 234800] Reception Advice...

A member of the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee has agreed to raise the matter on the committee and it would be very helpful if you could email the clerk of the committee with copies to the Chairman of the BBC and the Minister for Culture Media and Sport. Contact...

I have this nasty feeling that we are going to end up with the worst of all possible worlds. The BBC encrypted AND on Astra 2d. Remember they have already negotiated a contract with Astra to use 2d and this is a separate issue from encryption, the supply of cards and presence on the EPG. Does...

Perhaps a radical solution would be for SKY to allow consumers to select their own channel order in the form of a favourites list which is available on any free to air receiver. Of course some consumers seem nervous of any choice and like SKY to decide everything for them. So perhaps this...

If you feel strongly about the radio issue, please write to Roger Bolton at the Radio Four feedback programme feedback@bbc.co.uk I have sent this to the Chairman of the House of Commons Culture,Media and Sport Committee To The Rt Hon Gerald Kaufman MP Dear Mr Kaufman, Since 1999 the BBC has...

Since 1999 the majority of the BBC's domestic radio stations have been available on free to air digital satellite and available throughout Western Europe. Damian Whyte of the BBC has confirmed that radio is moving to Astra 2d, thus depriving almost everyone on the continent of access to BBC...