01-11-2022, 11:43 AM
(01-11-2022, 09:07 AM)Orry Verducci Wrote:For ITV an argument for closing most of their +1 channels is that it might push people towards their new ITVX service to watch the programme on catchup. Currently on Freeview most of the +1 channels are essentially position squatting, with very limited broadcast hours.(01-11-2022, 08:46 AM)Tvfanboy Wrote: Do you think we will ever get hd +1 channels?
Unlikely. If anything there's a good chance broadcasters will start closing +1 channels to free up bandwidth for more HD services.
Broadcasters are generally favouring on demand and "watch from start" services over +1 channels. A good example of what I imagine they're moving to is the Sky Stream/Glass EPG, which is almost entirely HD with no +1 services.
It would also be nice if ITV could push Freeview to convert another mulitplex (or two) to use DVB-T2, so that they could potentially have additional channels in HD.
Formerly 'Charlie Wells' of TV Forum.