• Sep 25, 2007 Trust sets conditions for BBC HD content
  As well as concerns over launching on Freeview, the BBC Trust has raised concerns over the content the channel will broadcast.
• Sep 25, 2007 BBC HD may be delayed on Freeview
  The BBC Trust gives a provisional go-ahead to BBC HD; however, the channel may not join Freeview for a while.
• Sep 19, 2007 Ofcom: HD can reuse existing space on DTT
  Ofcom reiterates its preference for HD to use existing capacity on digital terrestrial TV.
• Sep 19, 2007 Channel 4 HD to launch in December
  A high definition simulcast of Channel 4 will launch on Sky in December.
• Sep 18, 2007 Ofcom gives BBC HD green light
  Ofcom raises no objections to the continuation of BBC HD but recommends that it remain a mixed genre channel.
• Sep 18, 2007 MTV to launch pan-European HD service
  MTV Networks International is to launch a pan-European high definition service next year with content from across its channel portfolio.
• Sep 12, 2007 HD version of ITV1 to launch next Spring
  A high definition version of ITV1 will launch on digital satellite next Spring.
• Sep 05, 2007 CNN launches high definition channel
  CNN takes its high definition channel live; live programmes, documentaries to be transmitted in HD.
• Aug 22, 2007 HD version of FX in the pipeline
  A high definition version of FX is likely to be launched in the first half of 2008.
• Aug 21, 2007 Ofcom: HD should use "existing spectrum"
  Ofcom's spectrum policy chief argues against reserving spectrum for HDTV on terrestrial television.
• Aug 10, 2007 US goes MPEG-4 for high def services
  America's cable operators gear up to roll out MPEG-4 set top boxes to support a raft of new HD channels.
• Jul 02, 2007 Intelsat details 'Live Earth' HD distribution
  Live Earth's satellite capacity sponsor Intelsat details high definition distribution plans for the global concerts.
• Jun 13, 2007 HBO commits to all-HD lineup
  HBO commits to making all its HBO and Cinemax channels available in high definition.
• Jun 06, 2007 Feature: What would the BBC HD schedule look like?
  DS takes a look at the BBC's proposals for its new BBC HD channel.
• May 22, 2007 "Public value test" begins for BBC HD channel
  The BBC launches a public value test for its proposed BBC HD channel.
• May 22, 2007 Sky promises more HD programming
  Sky sets new HD targets for Sky One; concludes HD movie deal with Warner Bros.
• May 16, 2007 ABC to stream full episodes in HD
  ABC unveils plans to upgrade its broadband player to support the streaming of full episodes in high definition.
• Apr 26, 2007 BBC HD channel to undergo public value test
  BBC Trust applies PVT to BBC HD; high definition channel to stay on air during evaluation process.
• Apr 17, 2007 Ofcom, broadcasters to meet over HD
  Ofcom plans a series of meetings with major broadcasters over the future of HD on terrestrial TV.
• Mar 07, 2007 HD a matter "for individual broadcasters"
  Broadcasting minister Shaun Woodward says that high definition broadcasters are a matter for individual broadcasters.

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