Freesat is the Free-To-Air satellite platform in the UK.
Feb 8 2023
Freesat are aware of an issue affecting some Freesat 4K TV boxes suffering loss of satellite signal after a reset. Customers experiencing a loss of channels after a reset can carry out a channel scan to resolve the issue using the following steps: On your remote control press “Home” Select “Settings” Select “Freesat Channels” Select […]
Sep 24 2022
From the end of September the ITV Hub app will no longer be available on some Freesat devices. This is due to ITV working to deliver improvements and upgrade their app. The technology required to carry out these improvements is not supported by some older devices. The upgrade will bring improvements to the app such […]
Feb 1 2022
4Music, the music and entertainment channel is coming back to the free-to-air satellite service, having been removed from it several years ago. 4Music, which is owned by Channel 4, features music videos as well as general entertainment TV programmes, such as The Goldbergs, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Couples Come Dine With Me and more. On […]
Dec 8 2021
London 8th December, 2021 – In time for the festive period, Freesat is pleased to offer customers a host of new Channel 4 channels from Wednesday 8th December. Leading the line-up is the anticipated and welcome return of Channel 4 HD (126), along with a host of music channels with Box Hits (501), Box Christmas […]
Oct 12 2021
Freesat, the UK’s free to view satellite TV service, has announced that the home of classic TV, That’s TV Gold, is now available on channel 178. That’s TV Gold showcases entertainment, music and films from the 60s to today. The channel’s line-up features iconic programming of yesteryear with legendary comedy heroes such as The Tommy […]
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 […]
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, […]
Sep 14 2020
Freesat, the UK’s free to air satellite TV platform, has today announced another exciting addition to the varied portfolio of apps on its new 4K ready TV boxes, with the launch of digital video subscription service, BritBox UK. Created by the BBC and ITV and featuring all the most talked about and award-winning British dramas, […]
Jan 7 2019
Freesat, the UK’s leading subscription-free satellite TV platform, has today announced the addition of Virgin Radio UK to its digital radio channels. On channel number 736, listeners will have access to the Best Music All Day. Presenters include Eddy Temple-Morris, Kate Lawler, stand-up comedian Matt Richardson and Tim Cocker. And from 21 January, they can […]
Nov 20 2018
Freesat has added Eros Now to its Video On Demand line-up. With over 11,000+ Films, Music Videos, TV shows and Original Content, Eros Now has an extensive library of brilliant homegrown content. As the number one destination for Bollywood (Hindi) and other regional Indian content, the platform offers access to a selection of HD entertainment […]
BBC switch from SD to HD on satellite
Joint UK/international BBC News service from March
Loss of channels on Freesat 4K TV Boxes after a reset
Digital UK becomes “Everyone TV”
Rollout of BBC One HD for the English regions
ITVX launch month delivers 55% increase in ITV’s streaming viewing and 65% increase in online users
New Broadcast 2040+ researchBBC to switch off all SD satellite channels
ITV2/3/4 HD FTA
Mar 2 2023
BBC switch from SD to HD on satellite
The BBC is replacing its standard definition (SD) broadcasts on satellite with high definition (HD) versions. From January 23rd 2023 to February 23rd 2023, the BBC closed all regional BBC One SD channels, and replaced with a UK-wide version of BBC One. At the same time, the BBC launched the HD version of your local […]
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By Expat • BBC, Freesat • Tags: BBC, HD