Article Date: March 17th, 2008
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17/03/08 Freeview Ltd today announced that kiwis' can look forward to HD capable Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) courtesy of the freeview HD service from April 2nd 2008.
Freeview HD is New Zealands first high definition capable digital service and has the potential to dramatically alter the way that Kiwis access and then enjoy television and radio programmes. It will provide crystal clear digital quality pictures and sounds on all channels with the added bonus of TV1, TV2 and TV3 broadcast in high definition format Freeview says.
The Freeview satellite service made bad reception a thing of the past, delivering clear standard definition to over 80,000 homes since its launch in May 2007. The addition of the Freeview HD service provides the option to access free-to-air digital and radio via UHF aerials.
The HD service will be avilable in Auckalnd, Hamilton, Tauranga, Palmerston North, Napier, Hastings, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin or approximately 75 percent of New Zealand homes.
An official launch event for media and invited guests will take place in Wellington on April 14th.
Freeview HD digital terrestrial receivers can be purchased from Stewarts Electrical Supplies.
Attached is the HD fact Sheet  Freeview HD Media Fact Sheet.pdf(54.32 KB)
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