In March of this year, any Polish viewers of DVB-T2 terrestrial tv will experience an unpleasant surprise. Emitel, liable for radio and tv infrastructure in Poland, plans to maintenance work on transmitters. It means up to six hours without access to your favourite programs, and in return a black screen. Is this the beginning of the end of terrestrial television? And what's truly behind all this work?
Why does Emitel take specified steps? Maintaining and upgrading infrastructure is simply a continuous process. Transmitters, like all equipment, require regular inspections, repairs and upgrades. Emitel ensures that the aim of these activities is improving signal quality, transmission reliability and preparing for possible future technological developments. But it is worth remembering that this is modernisation works may aim to optimise operational costs.
Who will be affected by interruptions in broadcasting? The work agenda is precisely planned and includes many regions of Poland. Below is simply a detailed agenda of interruptions in broadcasting that take place between 4 and 11 March:
4 March (Tuesday):
- SLR Chełm/Kumowa Dolina
- RTON Lębork/Skin New
- RTCN Whitegard/Sławobor
5 March (Wednesday):
- TSR Pruker/Related. On the Roof
- RTCN Lzeczyjsk/Gedlarowa
- RTON Białystok/South
- SLR Legnica/U. Piastowska
- RTCN Olsztyn/Piechevo
- RON Mrągowo/ul. Walking
- TSR Kętrzyn/ul. Elbow
6 March (Thursday):
- RTCN Szczecin/Kolowo
- TON Hawk
7 March (Friday):
- RTCN Saw/Rusinowo
- TON
March 11 (Tuesday):
- RTON Słupsk/Bierkowo
- RTCN Green Mountain
- RTCN Boat/Zygry
It is worth noting that the interruptions will apply only to DVB-T2 terrestrial tv users. The subscribers of cable, satellite and streaming platforms can sleep peacefully.
Is that a sign of a land tv collapse? In the era of dynamic improvement of streaming platforms and increasing popularity of VOD (Video on Demand), Ground tv inactive has its faithful audiences. Despite the decline in ratings and changes in media consumption habits, Terrestrial tv is inactive an crucial part of the media scenery in Poland.
Why? First of all, free access to basic channels. For many people, especially those surviving in smaller towns, or in the case of persons with limited financial capacity, terrestrial tv remains the only available and affordable option. In addition, Ground tv offers live broadcasts, information programs, sports, as well as many another content that inactive attract viewers.
The statistic talk for themselves. From Report of the National Broadcasting Council (KRRiT), Terrestrial tv continues to make a crucial share of full viewing time. The structure of viewers is changing, but its position seems stable, especially in the elder group. A decreasing gap within the scope of the net in cities and villages may affect the future of terrestrial television, but for now it is inactive an crucial player.
How to prepare for a broadcast break? It's easy! Check whether your home is within scope of the maintenance transmitters. Information on the scope of transmitters can be found on the Emitel website as well as on the net (just enter in the search engine: ‘DVB-T2 transmitter range’). If you're planning an evening movie or want to watch an crucial event, Consider utilizing alternate sources. Think about streaming platforms, net tv or just spend the time differently.
What about maintenance? Emitel assures that he will make all effort to make maintenance work smoothly and quickly. The full functionality of the transmitters is to be restored by 6:00 a.m. at the latest. erstwhile the work is done, you should enjoy your favourite channels again.
Does that mean that Emitel is cutting the viewers off from the TV? There is no uncertainty that interruptions are burdensome for the public. However, they are essential for maintenance and modernisation of infrastructure. Let's hope Emitel uses this time efficiently and provides viewers with even better signal quality and access to content. Is black screen the only prospect? I hope not!
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