Funding

On 30 June 2009 Ofcom confirmed that funding will be provided for the move from Channel 69 to Channel 38 subject to establishing eligibility criteria.

On 15 August 2009 Ofcom published a further consultation on the options for funding.  See Ofcom's 'Clearing the 800MHz band: Funding for programme-making and special-events' consultation for full details.

On 28 July 2010 the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills announced the details of the funding package that the Government will provide.  The Government would give eligible PMSE users a contribution towards either the cost of modifying existing Channel 69 equipment so it can be used in Channel 38 or buying new equipment for Channel 38.  Ofcom later published a statement that explained how the funding package will work.

Ofcom appointed Equiniti as the PMSE funding scheme administrator and registration for the funding scheme closed earlier this year. Payments began in March 2011.  For more information please visit www.pmsefunding.co.uk or call Equiniti on 0800 011 3617.