When is rte going digital

That has now been given. The plan entails making available seven to nine free-to-air channels as well as a number of radio stations. It is expected that most houses will not have to upgrade their television but some may require a set-top box. Homes that already have a satellite or cable connection would not need to upgrade their equipment. The DTT switchover has been mired in controversy since the contract for a commercial partner was offered to tender some years ago.

Several consortia that had bid for the contract then rejected it after the BAI refused to renegotiate the terms despite the recession. Enter email address This field is required Sign Up. Music, film art, culture, books and more from Munster and beyond More in this section. A quick Toy Show peek to get you in the mood for the big night.

Tadhg Barry: New book revives memory of Corkman shot exactly years ago. Lady Gaga is on the Late Late, but remember when she went to the pub in Glounthaune? Subscribe Now. DAB retains the advantages of FM, while offering immediate and tangible improvements to the listener and the sector:. These channels are broadcast over the airwaves, on satellite, cable and the web. This growth reflects the diversity of audience demand and the availability of new technologies.

FM Radio has remained substantially unchanged for the past 40 years and we are now entering a period of rapid development. Our European neighbours, especially the U. This challenges the entire Irish radio sector to keep pace, but also, to lay a clear path. Radio has a unique place in the lives of the nation and must adapt to retain that engagement as other platforms and services develop.

There are many new digital technologies available, and in development, for the transmission of audiovisual content. In general they can be broken into three overall systems or platforms:. We are seeing a great deal of growth in the number of platforms and services available.

What is likely in future is that the same content will be available on a wide variety of platforms. The listener will choose the platform that suits their lifestyle, pocket or listening preferences — at the moment of listening. Radio at present is a robust and almost ubiquitous technology. The simple device that provides sound at the touch of one button remains the mainstay of radio listening and commands an enormous amount of our attention as a nation — average mins per day per capita.