Goodbye ITV SD - Older Sky and Freesat receivers

Standard Def is on its way out

ITV completing upgrade to HD viewing on satellite in October, with SD channels closing.

  • ITV1 and ITV2 will no longer be broadcast in standard definition (SD).
  • Coincides with Sky terminating subscriptions on SD-only boxes.
  • Only small number of viewers affected.
  • Knock-on effect on STV.

ITV Is leading the Way

ITV has confirmed today that it will be concluding its switch to all-HD broadcasting next month with the last two main channels closing.

During the course of October, all remaining regional versions of ITV1 SD will be removed from satellite.

Additionally, ITV2 will cease broadcasts in SD, becoming HD-only on Sky and Freesat.

This follows ITV3, ITV4 and ITVBe going HD-only in January. Back then, a number of ITV1 SD regions also closed, leaving viewers with older satellite receivers with limited access to regional news programmes.

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