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Old 21-02-2013, 20:28   #1684
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.

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Originally Posted by BenMcr View Post
The new multiplexes, if they ever materialise, will only be around until the space is required to reallocate channels in the next batch of UHF spectrum clearance. The point being to drive demand for DVB-T2 kit prior to the possible reallocation of the 700Mhz band to the mobile phone industry.

That's not to say the HD channels will only be around for that length of time. Converting the existing multiplexes from DVB-T to DVB-T2 should mean that most, if not all can be accommodated after the temporary multiplexes are switched off.