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Technical difficulties disrupted television coverage of the Winter Olympics on Friday, impacting broadcasts on Swiss Radio and Television (SRF). The issues occurred during scheduled coverage of a men’s curling match featuring the Swiss national team.
Viewers attempting to tune into SRF 2 at approximately 8:55 a.m. Local time encountered a livestream of a radio studio instead of the live sporting event. A banner appeared on screen directing viewers to the livestream on srf.ch.
The disruptions extended beyond SRF 2, with SRF 1 and SRF info also displaying notices regarding technical problems and intermittent audio and video outages. Reports of the outages quickly surfaced on the website allestörungen.ch.
Problems Resolved, Cause Under Investigation
According to a spokesperson, the image and sound failures on SRF 1, SRF 2, and SRF info lasted between 8:20 a.m. And 10:00 a.m. Local time. The technical issues have since been resolved, though the teletext service remains unavailable.
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“The cause of the incident is currently under investigation,” officials said, clarifying that the disruption was the result of a technical failure and not a cyberattack. “We apologize for the inconvenience.” The incident highlights the challenges of broadcasting live international events and the potential for unforeseen technical issues to disrupt coverage.
