French Television Launches
France 2 In Uhd On Dtt With Immediate Nationwide
Coverage Via Eutelsat Group Subsidiary Fransat
23 January 2024
France Télévisions announced
that it will be broadcasting its France 2 channel in
4K-UHD (Ultra High Definition) from tomorrow via
digital terrestrial television (DTT) and
simultaneously on the FRANSAT free-to-air bouquet, a
subsidiary of satellite operator Eutelsat Group.
This will ensure extensive and immediate coverage of
mainland France just a few months ahead of the Paris
2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
France 2, first DTT channel to
be aired in UHD
France Télévisions is the first
French TV broadcaster to bring a domestic channel up
to the standards of tomorrow's television, with
picture clarity comparable to that experienced by
the naked eye, and immersive true-to-life sound
rendition. TV audiences will also be able to enjoy
this cutting-edge viewing experience alongside
France 2 and France 3's coverage of the Paris 2024
Olympic and Paralympic Games (which will also be
broadcast in UHD on DTT).
Instantly available to FRANSAT
subscribers
Regardless of signal quality or
available bandwidth, the FRANSAT service delivers
France 2 UHD to FRANSAT TV subscribers across
mainland France using a free DTT UHD satellite dish
and equipment.
To be eligible, FRANSAT viewers
on individual reception must have a
FRANSAT-compatible TV set with UHD-HDR 10 capability
and the FRANSAT TV module to be inserted at the back
of the TV screen. Over the next few months, the
FRANSAT UHD-compatible product range will include
new decoder models. For community free-to-air DTT
reception via satellite with the FRANSAT PRO
solution, assistance from an antenna installer is
required to make sure that the new UHD signals are
seamlessly integrated into the cable distribution
system.
FRANSAT's ability to delivery
this new UHD service as part of the expected move
towards DTT modernisation confirms its role as a
sustainable complement to terrestrial networks,
securing nationwide access to free-to-air television
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