Is there already a plan to offer the SRF channels in 1080p instead of the current 720p? And what resolution is actually used by the German ÖR stations? I hear that they have been available in 1080p for some time. Has Swisscom already made the change?
And kind of funny that we’re talking about switching from 720p to 1080p in 2021. You could actually have skipped that and gone to 2160p 😉
Swisscom receives the SRF signal directly from SRG. So I think what comes in gets passed on. For 4K, all production channels in the broadcasters must be able to support 4K. And most broadcasters are probably still a long way from that. The switch to HD wasn’t that long ago and most devices probably haven’t been written off yet. It would be easy for Swisscom to distribute the (main) channels in UHD. The network would certainly have to be expanded again in some places.
Here is the official announcement from SRG, which also shows that there will be a UHD event channel later:
From June 2021, redistributors (cable companies, IPTV and online providers) will be able to obtain data streams of different quality and transmission rates directly from SRG. New, for example, in full HD quality. Once the relevant clarifications have been completed, a UHD event channel will later be set up in the redistribution playout. Individual programs produced in UHD are also offered to redistributors for their networks. Here you will find a [factsheet with the technical information Data]. 8649&tx_newsletter_p%5Baction%5D=clicked&tx_newsletter_p%5Bcontroller%5D=Link&tx_newsletter_p%5Bl%5D=039a4d296101825bf9be945a4ec33f48).
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Dominik
This has nothing to do with 2021. Technically even 8k would be possible, but ultimately it’s a question of finances. The introduction of UHD involves investments running into millions. HD has only recently been introduced and these investments must first be recouped. Not easy given SRG’s dwindling profits. In addition, studio and transmission equipment is not thrown away after just two years like a private smartphone.
Teleboy’s MAX subscription has had 70 channels in full HD for a long time. https://www.teleboy.ch/sender SRF will also soon be available there in Full HD.
Does Blue TV even broadcast channels in full HD? Probably just 720p or 1080i. And this for 35.- Stutz per month🤑
Yes, I realize that too. In general, I’m more of an opponent of the SRG monopoly anyway. The potential would be so great to create something for young people here too - but they prefer Disney+ and Netflix because “Gredig Direkt” or “NZZ Kultur-Gelaber” is less for them. (I feel the same way too).
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Dominik
@meridian45 The question is also whether one would even notice a difference, because the signal is not passed on 1:1, but rather compressed to suit the mass of the bath.
But still a good question. @RomanE what’s going on with SRF in 1080p?
With UPC Kabel and [Sunrise IPTV](https://www.digitalbitrate.com/dtv. php?mux=SUN&pid=125&live=112&sec=0&lang=en), are still on 720p
@ThomasS Thanks for the info.
What about SRG’s planned UHD event channel?
This was originally planned for the middle of the year, but has been postponed to the beginning of 2022.
[https://www.broadcast.ch/fileadmin/kundendaten/Documents/DVB-S/Factsheet\_Transponderumstellung\_Mai\_2021\_DEU.pdf](https://www.broadcast.ch/fileadmin/kundendaten/Documents/ DVB-S/Factsheet_Transponderumstellung_Mai_2021_DEU.pdf)
