Freeview programming guide in June

[Phantom]

The commercial free-to-air TV networks are putting their weight behind the launch of an electronic programming guide and an aggregated online catch-up TV service to land the next blow on pay TV but admit plans have been delayed by technological difficulties.

Robin Parkes, the chief executive of the free-to-air marketing body Freeview, confirmed the launch of a Freeview-branded electronic programming guide in June to rival Foxtel's iQ device. Its catch-up TV service, accessed via the EPG, will be turned on in the last quarter, she said.Freeview will not make any of the hardware but is working closely with manufacturers of TV sets, digital video recorders and set-top boxes to have devices in stores in June.(don't hold your breath:laughs:)

http://www.theage.com.au/business/freeview-aims-at-foxtel-with-catchup-tv-20100304-pltt.html

[Jeffmister]

One thing I'll say about this - I'll believe it when I see it

[laurie]

+1 and whats the point they NEVER EVER stick to the proper time schedule at least Foxtel starts on time as advertised :thumbdowns:

laurie

[wilrc1]

Freeview should be setting up a freesat setup, that would push their cause!

[digitalj]

+1 and whats the point they NEVER EVER stick to the proper time schedule at least Foxtel starts on time as advertised :thumbdowns:

laurie

not on Austar depending on the channel.