UHD TV


MIPCOM: Filmbox extends UHD offering, adds HDR

Thematic channel provider Filmbox/SPI International is extending its UHD TV offering by making its channel full-time, introducing HDR content and striking new carriage deals. The broadcaster is also changing the name of the channel to reflect the addition of HDR. Speaking on a panel session on UHD TV at MIPCOM, Berk Uziyel, executive director of […]

Stofa adds Viasat Ultra HD to content line-up

Danish cable operator Stofa has made Modern Times Group (MTG)-owned Viasat Broadcasting’s Ultra HD channel, which was launched on in September available to its viewers. Stofa is making Viasat Ultra HD available via its Extra Channel, used to trial services. The UHD channel will be added to the cable operator’s 3 package from January 1. […]

MIPCOM 2016: INsight TV commissions first HDR sports reality show

INsight TV, the company behind UHD TV service TV Entertainment Reality Network (TERN), has commissioned what it says is the first sports reality programme to be filmed in the HDR format. The show, The 30//10 Challenge, is described as an adventure stunt series that follows action sport athletes Sam Hardy and Nathan Jones on their […]

Sky Germany builds up to UHD TV launch

Sky Germany’s UHD TV set-top Sky+ Pro, is now commercially available, and the broadcaster will air its first UHD TV football game on October 14. Sky plans to air the forthcoming Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Hertha BSC in the UHD format. This will be followed by the Champions League match between Bayer Leverkusen […]

AsiaSat teams with XTreme Video for 4K UHD TV channel

Satellite operator AsiaSat has teamed up with XTreme Video to provide content for its showcase 4K-Sat UHD TV channel on the AsiaSat 4 craft. XTreme Video produces 4K sports content. Content on the 4K-Sat channel will include mountain biking series MTB Insights and freestyle motocross show Masters of Dirt. The 4K-Sat channel is available via […]

Sky Germany’s UHD channels to broadcast on SES

Sky Germany will be launching its two new Ultra HD channels via satellite operator SES’s prime orbital position of 19.2 degrees East this autumn. Sky announced the launch of Sky Sport Bunedesliga UHD and Sky Sport UHD last week. The channels will roll out alongside its new Sky+ Pro box, which is HDR-capable and has […]

Vodafone Spain launching 4K UHD service for bars

Vodafone Spain is launching a dedicated 4K UHD sports service including coverage of top-tier Spanish football and European Champions League football for bars and restaurants, according to a report in the Expansión newspaper. According to the paper, Vodafone will roll the service out next week simultaneously with the kick off of the Spanish football season, […]

Sky Deutschland to launch 4K UHD box and sports channels

Sky Deutschland is to launch a new 4K Ultra HD set-top and channels in the autumn. The Sky+ Pro box will be rolled out along with the launch of two exclusive UHD TV channels – Sky Sport Bunedesliga UHD and Sky Sport UHD. The Bundesliga channel will provide highlights of German top-tier football in UHD, […]

GS Group unveils first Russian 4K UHD TV box

Russian technology provider GS Group has unveiled the first Russian-made 4K UHD TV set-top box. The GS A230, to be marketed under the General Satellite brand, is equipped with a ST Microelectronics processor, WiFi router and built-in 1TB hard drive. Russian pay TV operator and GS Group strategic partner Tricolor TV has previously launched the […]

PCCW taps Amino software for new 4K UHD Now One box

Hong Kong-based service provider PCCW has tapped UK-based set-top provider Amino to provide its Enable TV device software to support the delivery of 4K UHD TV on its Now TV service. PCCW Media has launched a new integrated 4K UHD set-top, the Now One, to provide a platform for home entertainment, apps and recording. The […]