BBC to start HDTV trials next summer
by Richard Lawler 
posted Nov 8th 2005 at 6:28PM
The "beeb" announced
they will have limited release of HDTV broadcasts to their cable and
satellite TV subscribers in 2006. This is big news in Europe where the
major broadcasters are just starting to get going on HD content, most
in preparation for the World Cup soccer matches next year, which the
BBC has already said they will show in high definition. At least at
first, only a small number of OTA viewers will be able to pick up HD
broadcasts.British satellite TV provider Sky TV also responded to the announcement positively saying this will help drive customers adoption of the new format and give more choice of programs.
