Arqiva Backs 2044 DTT Switch-Off

Arqiva backs 2044 DTT switch-off

Arqiva, the UK media infrastructure company, has submitted its response to the Government’s Green Paper on the future of television distribution in the UK, setting out a clear and fully-costed proposal for a managed switch-off of Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) in 2044. The Green Paper is considering the future role of DTT as viewing shifts […]

Arqiva Proposes Managed 2044 Digital Terrestrial Television Switch-Off in UK Government Green Paper – SatNews

On Sept. 28, 2026, UK media infrastructure and telecommunications provider Arqiva submitted its formal response to the UK Government’s Green Paper on the future of television distribution, setting out a […]

Arqiva recommends UK’s DTT switch-off be held until 2044 – TVBEurope

Waiting until 2044 would “reduce broadcaster transmission costs by up to 50 per cent, cut energy consumption by around 40 per cent, and still enable the release of valuable spectrum by 2034,” said the company Source: Arqiva recommends UK’s DTT switch-off be held until 2044 – TVBEurope

Arqiva backs 2044 switch-off for UK terrestrial television

Arqiva has called for the UK’s Digital Terrestrial Television platform to remain in operation until 2044, arguing that an earlier move to internet-only television would increase costs and risks for […]

Arqiva recommends UK's DTT switch-off be held until 2044

Waiting until 2044 would "reduce broadcaster transmission costs by up to 50 per cent, cut energy consumption by around 40 per cent, and still enable the release of valuable spectrum by 2034," said the company