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Important services from Freeview include its free-to-air channels with an enhanced EPG (electronic program guide) across all channels. Freeview also certifies televisions, set-top boxes and personal video recorders (PVR) which meet its standards. The Freeview brand was launched in November 2008 with teaser commercials promising 15 channels in 2009.
When digital television launched on 1 January 2001, the majority of households did not know of or were unable to buy a set top box in order to receive the signal. [9] Digital Broadcasting Australia was established in late 2000 to help make the transition to digital television as seamless for consumers as possible.
Freeview HD set-top boxes and televisions were made available at the consumer launch of the service in early 2010. In order to qualify for the Freeview HD logo, receivers need to be IPTV-capable and display Freeview branding, including the logo, on the electronic programme guide screen. [73]
Telstra released "T-Box" in mid-2010, initially to Melbourne Bigpond cable customers. T-Box is a digital set-top box and personal video recorder with access to free-to-air TV channels and an ability to rent movies and TV episodes using Telstra home broadband.
Foxtel announces its new $99 set top box Hubbl. The set-top-box integrates both free-to-air and pay television services. [43] 26: The first episode of The Chase Australia featuring new chaser Brandon Blackwell, nicknamed "The Lightning Bolt", airs at 5:00 pm on Channel 7. [44] 29: Kayo Sports starts to provide 4K content.
The Freeview brand was launched in November 2008 with teaser commercials promising 15 channels in 2009. The first new "Freeview" channel started on 26 March 2009 with Network Ten's One HD sports channel, now called 10 Bold. Further advertising began on 26 April 2009, with the first Freeview certified devices appearing in retailers from May 2009.
Australian digital terrestrial television, branded as Freeview, is provided by a number of free-to-air channels in Australia, including that provided by the national broadcaster, on ABC Television. VAST, a free-to-view satellite television service that provides a service to remote areas, which replaced Optus Aurora.
A national standard set-top box specification has been set which incorporates a common operating system created by Inview. All boxes will require this specification to view the channels and access value-added services such as interactive news, programme recording, internet applications, and video on demand.