MUMBAI: UK media watchdog Ofcom has invited applications from broadcasters for a fifth HD channel on Digital Terrestrial TV. This decision will mean that a new HD channel could join the existing four HD channels broadcast on multiplex B: BBC HD, BBC One HD, ITV1 HD and 4HD.

Applications are open to commercial Public Sector Broadcasters, which include the Channel 3 licences, Channel 5, Channel 4, and the Welsh Authority. The closing date for applications is 17 October.