British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC Wednesday confirmed it plans to launch a 3D television channel for consumer subscribers Oct. 1.

BSkyB, the U.K.’s biggest pay-television provider, said customers who pay for its top-tier subscription package and have Sky + high-definition compatible set-top boxes  would get the 3D channel free of charge. The company may later allow  subscribers on lower-cost packages to obtain the service, a spokesman said. Get the full story »