Freeview is the Free-To-Air digital terrestrial platform in the UK.
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 […]
Dec 10 2018
Viewers have reported missing programme EPG data for ITV HD on Freeview and YouView on Sunday. Viewers in multiple regions were unable to access details of programmes on ITV HD due to missing EPG data in the 7 day Electronic Programme Guide used by Freeview and YouView. Some devices showed either a ‘no information’ label […]
Dec 6 2018
This week we are incredibly excited to announce the launch of two brand new on demand players to our platform – our Freeview Play viewers can now watch catch up and box set content from Horror Channel, CBS Reality, CBS Justice and CBS Drama. The players are currently only available on the Freeview Play platform, […]
Nov 28 2018
Freeview today announced 22nd January 2019 as the launch date of its new mobile app. The announcement was made at the platform’s annual Outside the Box industry event at BAFTA. The app, an example of much discussed PSB and industry collaboration, provides viewers with a one-stop-shop for the country’s most watched TV shows. Through the […]
Nov 22 2018
UKTV has addedYesterday+1 to the Freeview platform on channel 99 in the Entertainment section of the Freeview channel list overspills below the HD channels. The channelbroadcasts a range of historical and wildlife factual programming alongside prime-time entertainment output, including older comedy series and has been on Freeview since the launch of the free-to-air service in 2002. […]
Aug 13 2018
Quest, the high quality factual entertainment channel, and Freeview today announce the launch of Quest in high definition on Freeview. Fans will be able to access all their loved Quest shows and sports events in stunning HD on LCN 114. Quest will continue to be available in standard definition. From Tuesday 14th August, Quest viewers […]
Jun 21 2018
Guy North has announced he is to step down as Managing Director of Freeview in October. Having secured a new five-year funding settlement with Freeview’s shareholders, Guy leaves the UK’s most watched TV platform in excellent health. Freeview Play is set to become the chosen TV platform in more homes and a new mobile app […]
Jun 7 2018
Media regulator Ofcom has proposed scrapping the further roll-out of local TV channels across the UK, citing concerns over “economic viability”. More than 30 local TV stations have already been set up in the UK as part of a plan laid out in 2011 by then culture secretary Jeremy Hunt. But several of the channels […]
Dec 30 2019
Freeview Reception problems
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, […]
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By Expat • Freeview • • Tags: Digital Terrestrial, DTT, Freeview, High-pressure