Arqiva

Minor disruption possible as signals tested next week

16 June, Emley Moor, Yorkshire – Following the successful completion of engineering works, Arqiva, the global communications infrastructure and media services company, is pleased to announce that all broadcast services are scheduled to return to the iconic tower next week (w/c 19 June).

Viewers may experience some short disruption to signals as they are tested from Monday but do not need to take any action.

Following successful testing, the tower is then expected to return to service full-time from Wednesday 21 June.

As was the case when the temporary mast took over broadcasting, there will be no change to viewers signals as the two structures are in close proximity and use the same channels and frequencies.

The temporary mast was required to enable engineers to undertake essential updates to the antenna on the tower as part of the nationwide project to clear some frequencies that were used for TV to be used for mobile data.

Following a successful switchover, work will begin to remove the broadcasting equipment from the temporary mast and then to remove the structure itself. Removal is anticipated to begin in the autumn.

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NEWS RELEASE: ISSUED ON BEHALF OF ARQIVA LTD

CONTACT: Caroline Walker on 01325 363436

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Arqiva is at the heart of the broadcast and utilities sectors in the UK and abroad, providing critical data, network and communications services.

It works in partnership with its customers – major broadcasters and utilities like the BBC, ITV, Sky, Global, Bauer, Thames Water and Anglian Water – to meet everyone’s demand for information, content and entertainment and enabling a switched-on world to flow.

It is the only supplier of national terrestrial television and radio broadcasting services in the UK, consistently delivering digital TV, analogue and digital radio to people in all four corners of the country. It distributes more than 1,000 channels internationally using its fibre and satellite infrastructure. Its advanced, secure and dedicated networks are also supporting the management of critical data for a range of smart metering networks in the energy and water sectors.

For more information, news and insights from Arqiva, please visit the website at: www.arqiva.com

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NEWS RELEASE: ISSUED ON BEHALF OF ARQIVA

CONTACT: Caroline Walker on 01325 363436

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