Media release - digital forty fouR TRIAL SERVICE ENDED APRIL 30TH
The Digital Forty Four trial ended on 30 April 2010. The decision to close the trial was made by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). This means the Australian Christian Channel, National Indigenous Television (NITV), Teachers TV and others will no longer be available in the Sydney Metropolitan area on this service.
The Australian Christian Channel has been a part of this trial that began in 2004, and has seen a growing supportive audience who value this service. The Australian Christian Channel thanks all those who have supported them over this period. The Australian Christian Channel continues to be available on all major PayTV platforms; Foxtel, Austar, Optus TV, TransACT and Neighbourhood Cable.
For more information about the future of the datacast service and the future involvement of the Australian Christian Channel in this platform, please contact ACMA (broadcasting@acma.gov.au), Broadcast Australia (info@broadcastaustralia.com.au) or Australian Christian Channel (info@acctv.com.au).
Viewers with strong views about this decision should contact Hon. Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.
Email: minister@dbcde.gov.au
Postal Address:
Hon. Stephen Conroy
Level 4, 4 Treasury Place
Melbourne Vic 3002
4 May 2010
Useful link: www.digital44.com.au/
