According to reports, channel operators who are bidding to be carried on Freeview, the digital terrestrial service offered by BBC, Crown Castle and BSkyB, have not heard about a decision on the successful bids yet.
This has led to fears that the launch date will be moved from some time in late October to next year.
There are also ongoing talks with the Independent Television Commission over the number of channels that will be carried on Freeview. The BBC and Crown Castle wanted to reduce the number of channels but improve the signal. One of the problems that dogged the failed ITV Digital service was poor reception, causing the screen to freeze on occasion.
However, other broadcasters want to keep the number of potential stations higher, giving more potential for pay channels.
According to reports, Freeview has denied there are problems. "It is not delayed and everything is on track for an autumn launch," a spokesperson for the service said.
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