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Originally Posted by jj20x
Digital UK has announced the on-air dates for the Freeview multiplexes, so that shouldn't be the cause of any delay. Note, however, that although the BBC has managed to get a live video slate on BBC 3 / CBBC on their existing multiplex, BBC 4 / CBeebies and BBC News are still carrying MHEG "coming soon" messages on the new multiplex. Perhaps the BBC are waiting for the playout network to actually be in place and functioning before announcing the date. The Dec 10 "tuning event" date for the next batch of Freeview transmitters is a logical target date for the launch, assuming the circuits and the playout network are also ready by that date.
Interestingly, Digiguide has recently added the new BBC HD channels, with a launch date of Dec 21. Certainly not a definitive source, but do they know something we don't? That date would seem to be perilously close to Christmas.
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I pointed this out on DS, December 21st is not possible, it's not only too close to Christmas but many services have the EPG freeze over Christmas. Sky's will begin next Saturday and they won't allow a "Coming Soon" channel on EPG without it broadcasting something for 2 weeks!