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High Definition Television (HDTV)

High Definition Television (HDTV) is up to four times more detailed than standard definition TV. It offers sharper and more realistic pictures. As well as having better pictures, HDTV programmes often have high quality digital surround sound. This may enable an all-round better viewing experience.

HDTV is already available on cable and satellite in the UK. Ofcom announced in April 2008 how, by upgrading the digital terrestrial television (DTT) platform, otherwise known as Freeview, it will provide an opportunity to launch HD services free to air as digital switchover completes across the UK, beginning with the Granada region from late 2009/early 2010.

Details can be found here: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/dttfuture/statement/

You need to purchase compatible equipment, including an HD ready TV and HD compatible set top box, in order to receive HD television services.You can also view pre-recorded HD content on the latest generation of DVDs (Blu-Ray and HD-DVD) and games consoles, provided you have the correct equipment.

You cannot yet access HDTV via broadband-delivered TV services such as Homechoice or BT Vision; this is due to current bandwidth constraints.

External links:

BBC What is HDTV? http://www.bbc.co.uk/digital/tv/tv_hd.shtml

Sky HD http://sky.com/hd/

Virgin Media HD http://allyours.virginmedia.com/html/dtv/vplus/hdtv.html

• What can I receive with my high definition TV?
• What do I need to receive HDTV broadcasts?
• Compatibility between 720p, 1080i and 1080p HDTV standards
• Watching current channels in high definition
• Can I get HDTV on Freeview?
• Freesat and HDTV