Freeview is the Free-To-Air digital terrestrial platform in the UK.
Dec 16 2020
Ski TV, the snow, ski, and snowboard channel which debuted in Australia, has now arrived in the UK via Freeview. Winter sports enthusiasts can now watch a wide range of programming including lifestyle, sport, weather, interviews with athletes, resorts overviews, and more. Channelbox is a multi-channel OTT platform available on Freeview 271 and accessible via […]
Nov 19 2020
The Gazprom-Media Entertainment TV (GETV) channel TNT International has been launched in the UK via the FTA Channelbox on Freeview. Channelbox is a multi-channel OTT platform available on Freeview 271 and accessible via TV sets connected to an aerial and the internet. The current channels include news, movies, music, and entertainment channels in English and […]
Nov 17 2020
We’re excited to announce the launch of the new POP Player on Freeview Play. The new player makes the best shows from Tiny Pop, POP, and Pop Max available on-demand to kids across the UK. The player will be free to watch on all Freeview connected devices and will feature a wide number of popular […]
Oct 28 2020
Freeview today announced the first rollout of its award-winning Accessible TV Guide, now available at Channel 555 on supported Freeview Play devices. Freeview’s Accessible TV Guide will make it simpler for viewers with accessibility needs, such as visual impairments or hearing loss, to discover and find content more easily. Developed with insight from viewers, advocacy […]
Sep 17 2020
Sky Arts is now available to watch for free-to-air on satellite and is also available ob Freeview. Sky have said the launch will “supercharge its mission to increase access to and drive participation in the arts, at a vital time for the cultural sector,” according to a press release. Philip Edgar-Jones, director of Sky Arts, […]
Feb 27 2020
Google has signed a new deal with Freeview that is bringing Freeview Play to Android TV devices. The agreement means Android TV users will gain access to more than 85 live Freeview channels and over 20,000 hours of on-demand content from ITV Hub, BBC iPlayer, All 4 and UKTV Play. Shalini Govil-pai from Google said: […]
Dec 30 2019
Freeview viewers have been venting their frustration after the digital TV platform said it was experiencing reception problems due to high-pressure weather conditions. The website Downdetector has received nearly 5,000 comments from viewers reporting that they are experiencing issues with the picture or accessing Freeview channels. Freeview s free-to-air channels include those from the BBC, […]
Sep 24 2019
Channelbox, a new streaming TV service that bundles a curated selection of free-to-air TV channels of various genres and languages – is delivering them to the Freeview platform (on channel 271) via OTT. Channelbox includes such TV channels as France24, Hellenic TV, Faith UK, Retro Movies and Law&Crime. More channels will be announced in the […]
Sep 15 2019
This week Sony launched their brand new Movie Network, bringing three new channels to the Freeview Platform – Sony Movies, Sony Movies Action, and excitingly Sony Movies Christmas. Sony Movies – Freeview Channel 32 From the Hollywood studio, Sony Movies offers the best blockbusters, classics and cult favourites, drawn from a carefully curated, contemporary library. […]
Jan 22 2019
Here’s everything you need to know about the new Freeview app. Watch Anywhere Whether you’re trying to stay awake on the interminable train to work, or plonked on the sofa and in need of a second screen, all you need is your iPhone, the Freeview app and a data connection or Wi-Fi. Suddenly you’ve got […]
Dec 20 2018
at800 will offer help to people whose TV is affected by new mobile masts until at least the end of 2020. The decision has been taken as the UK mobile operators continue to expand and enhance mobile services over the next two years. Since 2013, at800 has helped over 260,000 households with issues receiving Freeview […]
Feb 16 2021
Freeview Play now home to over 30,000 hours of on-demand TV
Thought you had caught up on all the best TV during lockdown? Think again. From The Masked Singer and Ru Paul, to Industry and It’s a Sin, Freeview Play is now home to over 30,000 hours of on-demand TV. That’s 3.5 years’ worth of boxset binging bliss! Increasing its content by more than half in […]
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By Expat • Freeview • Tags: Freeview Play, VOD