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Swiss Television now in HD

Switzerland will see the dawn of a new television era on 29 February 2012. From that day, the six Swiss TV channels will be broadcast in the best digital HD quality. Television in HD (high definition) offers razor-sharp pictures and crystal-clear sound.

The “HD suisse” test channel stopped broadcasting on 31 January 2012.
For further information, please visit upc-cablecom.ch/moreHD

The six TV channels are part of the Mini channel package.

29 February 2011


Setting up the TV channel “Das Vierte”

Due to technical changes arising from the launch of SF 1 and SF 2 in HD, upc cablecom will no longer be broadcasting the TV channel “Das Vierte” as of 29 February.
The TV channel used to be part of the Classic channel package.

29 Februrary 2012


Additions to the Mini channel package

ORF eins HD and ORF 2 HD will be added to the Mini channel package from 8 November 2011.
These two Austrian TV channels show a wide variety of exciting programmes in breathtaking picture and sound quality.

The channels are part of the Mini package.
Currently not available in Basel.

Channel positions for new HD channels
The two new channels will be assigned the following channel positions:

ORF eins HD = 62
ORF 2 HD = 63

"Das Vierte" and “HSE24” are being moved
These two TV channels will be moved as follows:

"Das Vierte" will be assigned channel position 179 (previously 64)
"HSE 24" will be assigned channel position 64 (previously 63)

8 November 2011


Launch of TF1 Suisse

On 22 August 2011 the French TV channel TF 1 will be replaced by the Swiss version TF 1 Suisse. From that date onwards teletext will no longer be provided by the programme provider.  As a result it will not be possible for the time being to display any information about TF 1 Suisse programmes. Subtitles will continue to be accessible.

  • This affects all upc cablecom networks including partner networks (analogue and digital)
  • This channel remains part of the Mini channel package (all regions)

19. August 2011


Enjoy watching the French Open live in 3D with Eurosport & upc cablecom

Tennis fans can enjoy this year’s French Open up close with upc cablecom and in 3D. On 19 May the 3D channel from Eurosport will be switched to channel slot 333 in upc cablecom’s basic digital package temporarily until the end of the French Open on 5 June. Until the start of the world’s greatest clay court tennis tournament on 22 May the channel will show matches from last year’s tournament.


Facts & requirements

When: 19 May 2011 – 05 June 2011
  • The tournament starts on Sunday 22 May. Until then matches from last year will be shown.
  • Broadcast live daily from approx. 11 am (preliminary rounds) or 2 pm (quarter finals) from the centre court
Who: All upc cablecom customers with an HD mediabox or a DigiCard (unavailable in Basel)

IMPORTANT: Customer must have a 3D-compatible TV set and the appropriate 3D glasses

Where: On frequency 333 / Demo Eurosport 3D

19. Mai 2011


ZDF kultur to replace ZDF theaterkanal

From today, ZDF theaterkanal will be known as ZDF kultur in the digital programme by upc cablecom.
The cultural channel features reports on the pop culture of the 1960s right up to the latest contemporary productions of the young generation. It offers something to suit every viewer’s taste, from theatre plays to today’s Internet and computer games culture.  

7 May april 2011



Swiss Television now in HD

Switzerland will see the dawn of a new television era on 29 February 2012. From that day, the six Swiss TV channels will be broadcast in the best digital HD quality. Television in HD (high definition) offers razor-sharp pictures and crystal-clear sound.

The “HD suisse” test channel stopped broadcasting on 31 January 2012.
For further information, please visit upc-cablecom.ch/moreHD

The six TV channels are part of the Mini channel package.

29 February 2011


Launch of TF1 Suisse

On 22 August 2011 the French TV channel TF 1 will be replaced by the Swiss version TF 1 Suisse. From that date onwards teletext will no longer be provided by the programme provider.  As a result it will not be possible for the time being to display any information about TF 1 Suisse programmes. Subtitles will continue to be accessible.

  • This affects all upc cablecom networks including partner networks (analogue and digital)
  • This channel remains part of the Mini channel package (all regions)

19. August 2011

Eurosport FRANCE HD

The existing pan-European HD channel, Eurosport, is to be replaced by the French version Eurosport France HD. From 3 May 2011, you will be able to enjoy the entire range of programmes in French with breathtaking picture quality. The varied and entertaining range of programmes broadcast by this HD channel will turn everyone into a sports fan.
The channel will continue to form a part of the Comfort channel package.

22 October 2010


Enjoy watching the French Open live in 3D with Eurosport & upc cablecom

Tennis fans can enjoy this year’s French Open up close with upc cablecom and in 3D. On 19 May the 3D channel from Eurosport will be switched to channel slot 333 in upc cablecom’s basic digital package temporarily until the end of the French Open on 5 June. Until the start of the world’s greatest clay court tennis tournament on 22 May the channel will show matches from last year’s tournament.


Facts & requirements

When: 19 May 2011 – 05 June 2011
  • The tournament starts on Sunday 22 May. Until then matches from last year will be shown.
  • Broadcast live daily from approx. 11 am (preliminary rounds) or 2 pm (quarter finals) from the centre court
Who: All upc cablecom customers with an HD mediabox or a DigiCard (unavailable in Basel)

IMPORTANT: Customer must have a 3D-compatible TV set and the appropriate 3D glasses

Where: On frequency 333 / Demo Eurosport 3D

19. Mai 2011

Eurosport FRANCE HD

The existing pan-European HD channel, Eurosport, is to be replaced by the French version Eurosport France HD. From 3 May 2011, you will be able to enjoy the entire range of programmes in French with breathtaking picture quality. The varied and entertaining range of programmes broadcast by this HD channel will turn everyone into a sports fan.
The channel will continue to form a part of the Comfort channel package.

22 October 2010


Live events, concerts and the best MTV shows on MTVN HD

Important news for music fans: from 2 November 2010, MTVN HD will be included in cablecom’s “Comfort” programme package. The music channel with breathtaking picture quality and outstanding sound brings the concert stage into your own living room. Look forward to events such as the MTV Video Music Awards or the MTV Europe Music Awards, which are broadcast live and in HD quality.

22 October 2010



Swiss Television now in HD

Switzerland will see the dawn of a new television era on 29 February 2012. From that day, the six Swiss TV channels will be broadcast in the best digital HD quality. Television in HD (high definition) offers razor-sharp pictures and crystal-clear sound.

The “HD suisse” test channel stopped broadcasting on 31 January 2012.
For further information, please visit upc-cablecom.ch/moreHD

The six TV channels are part of the Mini channel package.

29 February 2011


Launch of TF1 Suisse

On 22 August 2011 the French TV channel TF 1 will be replaced by the Swiss version TF 1 Suisse. From that date onwards teletext will no longer be provided by the programme provider.  As a result it will not be possible for the time being to display any information about TF 1 Suisse programmes. Subtitles will continue to be accessible.

  • This affects all upc cablecom networks including partner networks (analogue and digital)
  • This channel remains part of the Mini channel package (all regions)

19. August 2011


Enjoy watching the French Open live in 3D with Eurosport & upc cablecom

Tennis fans can enjoy this year’s French Open up close with upc cablecom and in 3D. On 19 May the 3D channel from Eurosport will be switched to channel slot 333 in upc cablecom’s basic digital package temporarily until the end of the French Open on 5 June. Until the start of the world’s greatest clay court tennis tournament on 22 May the channel will show matches from last year’s tournament.


Facts & requirements

When: 19 May 2011 – 05 June 2011
  • The tournament starts on Sunday 22 May. Until then matches from last year will be shown.
  • Broadcast live daily from approx. 11 am (preliminary rounds) or 2 pm (quarter finals) from the centre court
Who: All upc cablecom customers with an HD mediabox or a DigiCard (unavailable in Basel)

IMPORTANT: Customer must have a 3D-compatible TV set and the appropriate 3D glasses

Where: On frequency 333 / Demo Eurosport 3D

19. Mai 2011


Live US sports with ESPN America HD

From 2 November 2010, you can look forward to more than 125 games in the American NFL, more than 260 MLB duels, around 250 ice hockey games in the NHL and the Stanley Cup. The channel ESPN America HD has been added to cablecom’s “Comfort” programme package and offers many sporting highlights in HD together with Eurosport HD.

21 October 2010

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