All Yle HD channels will continue to be broadcast via DNA's terrestrial network

All four Yle HD or high definition channels can be viewed via DNA's terrestrial network for free and unencrypted.

“We are delighted to be able to continue offering Yle HD channels to households over the terrestrial network. Yle's investment in the development of its HD service is evident in its interesting programme content and high technical quality,” says Pekka Väisänen, Senior Vice President, Consumer Business.

“Yle will continue to provide HD services on the same terms and conditions as before, offering our high definition channels to television network operators free of charge. We are pleased to continue our excellent cooperation with DNA to further develop Finnish HD television services and their availability,” says Janne Yli-Äyhö, Chief Operations Officer, Yle.

DNA has invested heavily in constructing its own terrestrial network in recent years. Operating in the VHF band, DNA's terrestrial network focuses on offering HD channels in particular. It is already distributing 16 HD channels. The network is built on the new DVB-T2 technology, to which all terrestrial network services will switch in the future.

Households connected to the terrestrial network have shown increasing interest in HD channels, as HD content has expanded and viewers have purchased larger HD televisions. “Large screens really do justice to HD picture – HD quality is at its best when watching sports, movies and other entertainment,” Väisänen says.

“As almost half of Finnish households receive their television services via the terrestrial network, it is a vital distribution channel for us in addition to the cable network. Our goal is to offer households similar image quality and channel selection via the terrestrial network, as we do over the cable network. Yle HD channels are an integral part of this offering,” Väisänen says.

Two antennas provide access to the entire programme coverage of terrestrial networks

Almost everywhere in Finland, terrestrial network channel offering is built on the capacities of two separate terrestrial networks. The number of channels available for free or in channel packages has increased significantly. To enjoy the entire terrestrial network offering, HD channels included, two aerials are needed: a VHF antenna aimed at DNA's transmitter and a UHF antenna pointed at Digita's network.

A VHF antenna is a long-lasting, very reasonably priced investment that enables high-quality television viewing. Local antenna contractors will help to adjust an existing VHF antenna or install a new one in the property.

Watching HD channels via the terrestrial network requires a receiver that is Antenna Ready HD certified. Viewers can check whether their television is Antenna Ready HD compliant at the website www.testatutlaitteet.fi.

In addition to the terrestrial network, DNA provides television services via the cable network, and on mobile devices through broadband. DNA is the only on pay-TV service provider in the Finnish terrestrial network.

Further information:

• How to receive all terrestrial television offering: www.dna.fi/uusiantennitv
• DNA terrestrial network coverage areas: www.dna.fi/tuki-antenniverkon-nakyvyysalueet
• Approved Antenna Ready HD devices: www.testatutlaitteet.fi

Further information for the media:

Pekka Väisänen, Senior Vice President, Consumer Business, DNA Ltd, tel. +358 44 040 0168, pekka.vaisanen@dna.fi
Janne Yli-Äyhö, Chief Operations Officer, Yle, tel. +358 400 410 698, janne.yli-ayho@yle.fi

DNA Corporate Communications, tel. +358 44 044 8000, viestinta@dna.fi
Yle communications, Communications Manager Mika Ojamies, tel. +358 40 749 4508, mika.ojamies@yle.fi

DNA Ltd is a Finnish telecommunications group providing high-quality voice, data and TV services for communication, entertainment and working. DNA is Finland’s largest cable operator and the leading pay TV provider in both the cable and terrestrial networks. For DNA, the key area for growth in the Corporate Business is the new way of working, independent of time and place, facilitated by smart mobile devices, diverse communication services and rapid connections. In 2014, DNA recorded a turnover of EUR 831.5 million and an operating profit of EUR 25.6 million. DNA Ltd has more than 3.5 million mobile communications and fixed network customer subscriptions. The Group also includes DNA Store, Finland’s largest retail chain selling mobile phones. For more information, please visit www.dna.fi, Twitter @DNA_fi and Facebook.

Yle is Finland's national public service broadcasting company and the largest producer of creative content in Finland. Yle produces diverse, high-quality and reliable content for all digital platforms. For more information, please visit www.yle.fi.