Jul 9 2021
Today the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 can announce that they have brought together Digital UK Ltd, which facilitates the provision of Freeview, and Freesat (UK) Ltd, which offers access to the UK’s subscription-free satellite television service. 09/07/2021 As previously announced, the coming together of Digital UK and Freesat will help ensure viewers continue to […]
Feb 10 2021
The BBC, ITV and Channel 4 have announced plans to integrate Digital UK Ltd, the joint venture which facilitates the provision of Freeview TV services and Freesat (UK) Ltd, which offers access to the UK’s subscription-free satellite television service. The integration of Digital UK and Freesat will help ensure viewers continue to have access to a […]
Apr 3 2017
Following an industry-wide consultation, the Freeview TV guide is set to be updated and expanded on Wednesday, 2 August 2017. This change is designed to increase capacity for the launch of new channels in the future and strengthen consumer protection measures to further minimise risks around minors viewing inappropriate content. Some existing channels will move […]
Sep 28 2016
Digital UK has today published an updated technical specification for Freeview Play, setting out new features and requirements for products developed during 2017. Freeview Play combines live television with catch-up TV and on-demand services from the BBC, ITV, STV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and UKTV, making it easy for viewers to watch what they want, […]
Jan 28 2016
Ilse Howling, Digital UK’s managing director of connected TV, will leave the organisation at the end of February. Prior to working at Digital UK, Ms Howling (pictured) was the managing director of Freeview and was instrumental in the success of the platform. She joined Digital UK in 2014 to lead the development phase of the […]
May 5 2015
techUK, the voice of the UK technology industry, has launched a campaign for the protection of viewer access to free-to-view content without additional costs. The new campaign is in response to Digital UK’s plans to charge device manufacturers a per device levy for the integration of Freeview Play technology into TV and STB products. […]
Feb 23 2015
Digital UK and Freeview have today announced that Panasonic will be the first manufacturer to launch TVs featuring the Freeview Play connected TV service. Panasonic will make Freeview Play available in its new 2015 line-up of VIERA TVs (Freeview Play available on CX680, CX700, CR730, CX802 and CR852 series of TVs.). Channel 5’s Demand 5 […]
Jul 4 2014
This statement sets out Digital UK’s decisions regarding its consultation on proposals to expand and reposition the IP delivered services genre, published on 20 May 2014, which closed for responses on 17 June 2014. We received eight responses to the consultation. Where these are not confidential the respondents are listed in Appendix 1 and the […]
Jun 5 2014
Freeview and Digital UK have today announced plans to develop a new Freeview-branded connected TV service, combining the best of broadcast with a full portfolio of free to air on-demand TV players. Ilse Howling has been appointed to the role of Managing Director, Connected TV at Digital UK from Managing Director of Freeview and the […]
Jan 1 2013
As of today, Digital UK and multiplex operator company DMOL are merged into one organisation, chaired by former BBC chief operating officer Caroline Thomson. As announced in November, Caroline Thomson will earn £50,000 a year for the two-day-a-week role. With digital switchover complete, the new combined organisation is now responsible for keeping viewers informed of […]
Oct 24 2012
The UK ended more than 70 years of analogue broadcasting today with the completion of the switchover to digital television. Switchover has boosted Freeview coverage to 10 million viewers in reception blackspots across the UK and cleared airwaves for new uses, including 4G mobile broadband services. Northern Ireland was the final region to switch to […]
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ITV Hub will soon no longer be available on some Freesat devices
Freeview channel changes & closures
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Dec 20 2021
Channel 5 joins Digital UK
Channel 5 will today join Digital UK Ltd, alongside BBC, ITV and Channel 4. The four public service broadcasters have entered into a new Digital UK members’ agreement, marking the first time that the venture has been wholly owned by all four PSBs. Earlier this year Digital UK merged with Freesat (UK) Ltd to bring […]
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By Expat • Channel 5, Digital UK, UK Media News • Tags: Channel 5, Digital UK