BT first in Europe to launch 4K channel

BT Sport Ultra HD will be the first 4K channel in Europe, offering football and rugby from August.

BT Sport Ultra HD will be the first 4K channel in Europe, offering football and rugby from August.

The Community shield will be the first broadcast.

Ultra-high definition, or 4K, offers four times the resolution of current HD. BT will also launch a 4K set-top box, but users will need a 4K-compatible TV.

This service will only be available to BT Infinity customers, due to the bandwidth required to stream 4K.

“Being one of the first to launch 4K in the UK will be quite an accolade for the company,” said Paulo Pescatore, an analyst with research firm CCS Insight.

“More so given that other providers such as BBC and Sky have traditionally been the first to launch new features or services.

“Though this might be significant, users might need to fork out more money in order to watch this new channel such as buying a new TV and upgrading their broadband line,” he added.

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