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02/06/05
DTV Network will be future proof, thanks to Ofcom decision
Intellect welcomes Ofcom Planning Options for Digital Switchover Report
Intellect has today branded the Ofcom Planning Options for Digital Switchover Report a 'leap forward' to the provision of the best, most robust, and future-proof DTV network possible for the UK.
Commenting on the recommendations of the Report, Laurence Harrison, Director of Consumer Electronics at Intellect said:
"The consumer electronics industry firmly believes that above all else it is the responsibility of the Government and Ofcom to provide the best, most robust and future-proof network possible for the UK. In this respect we welcome Ofcom’s decision to adopt a 64 QAM / 8K network. It’s decision to move to the use of 8K transmissions will be a leap forwards in terms of the choice of services available to viewers and we look forward to improvements in picture quality that this could afford consumers."
He continued, "In particular we are hopeful that any improvement in capacity will provide the much needed improvements to the picture quality performance that will be required when large screen flat panel products are common-place in viewers' homes. In particular, it is important that capacity is available for HD content on the DTT platform as Manufacturers are already producing HD-Ready products in anticipation of this increased demand and it is therefore vital that Public Service Broadcasters have the channel capacity available to broadcast in HD."
He concluded, "We are disappointed that Ofcom has failed to recommend support to consumers with legacy products with 2K only receivers but will continue to work with Ofcom and others to ensure that this issue, and how the switch to 8K is handled, is carried out in the best interests of the consumer."
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