Freesat is the Free-To-Air satellite platform in the UK.
Sep 13 2018
Freesat, the UK’s subscription-free satellite TV platform, has added catch-up service UKTV Play to its on demand offering. From today, Freesat customers will be able to watch shows from Dave, Yesterday, Really and Drama via the UKTV Play app or directly via the rollback TV guide. The addition of UKTV Play further reinforces Freesat’s commitment […]
Sep 13 2018
Freesat, the UK’s leading free-to-air digital satellite TV provider, has announced that it will partner with ARRIS, a global leader in networking technology, to produce Freesat’s new Generation 3 (G3) set-top box. The new box, to be launched in 2019, will allow Freesat to offer the best in ultra-high definition content, and provide users with […]
May 18 2018
Vintage TV has left the Freesat platform, the channel was removed from the service on Thursday, with Vintage TV blaming Freesat’s new charging structure and urging viewers to contact the UK’s broadcast regulator Ofcom to complain. However, Freesat says the fees have been lowered. From Thursday 17th May, Vintage TV will no longer be available […]
Apr 4 2018
The entertainment channel is now available on Freesat channel 171. Customers can enjoy content from both the West Africa and the UK with programmes spanning lifestyle, music, kids and comedy and original entertainment series. Popular shows include Turn Up, for the latest in Afrobeat music; Number 6, the evening comedy show, and Fizzi, inspiring kids […]
Mar 1 2018
The English language channel is now available to watch in HD and SD on Freesat channel 215. Reporting on all areas of current affairs from a Turkish perspective, TRT World encourages debate on hot-topic global issues. Enjoy special segments on arts and culture with Showcase, keep up to date on business affairs with Money Talks, […]
Feb 20 2018
We’re sorry to announce that All4 and 4HD will be leaving Freesat on Thursday 22nd February, 2018. We remain committed to bringing Freesat customers the very best content and hope to see the channels return soon. When are they leaving? C4 HD and All4 will be removed on Thursday 22nd February. What about other Channel […]
Feb 5 2018
The Box Plus Network has removed all of its channels from Freesat, resulting in the platforms viewers losing access to all of the Box channels including 4Music. 4Music’s departure comes only a year after its arrival on the free-to-air platform. Its removal from Freesat, means that reception for viewers in areas with poor Freeview reception […]
Dec 6 2017
UK, London, 06 December 2017: Arqiva, the leading UK communications infrastructure and media services provider, today announced the 8-year extension of its contract to deliver fibre data collection and uplink services for digital satellite television service Freesat. Arqiva’s services facilitate the transmission of the Freesat Home Transponder, a data service available on a satellite at […]
Sep 14 2017
Pay-TV service TVPlayer has launched on Freesat, the BBC and ITV backed satellite TV service, allowing the platform’s users to add popular subscription channels to their viewing. For £5.99 a month users with a compatible Freesat set top box can watch a bundle of 26 pay channels including Eurosport, Comedy Central, MTV, Lifetime, and Discovery […]
Sep 13 2017
Free-to-air sports channel FreeSports has finally arrived on the Freesat platform. Viewers can now find the channel on Freesat channel 252. The channel features live and recorded coverage of sports including Ice Hockey, Football, Motorsports, Tennis and Rugby League. FreeSports has also indicated that it may offer an HD simulcast on satellite, though not on […]
Aug 18 2017
FreeSports, the new free-to-air sports channel launching on August 31, has confirmed that it will be available on Freesat. Premier Sports and the former Setanta UK service, has confirmed that the channel will be on Freesat channel 252. The channel will also be available on Sky 424 and Freeview / YouView (BT/TalkTalk) channel 95. The […]
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Oct 8 2018
Sony Movie Channel coming to Freesat
The Sony Movie Channel is to launch on Freesat, the free-to-air satellite platform on Tuesday 9th October 2018. With the channels launch on Freesat, the Sony Movie Channel will be available on all major digital TV platform in the UK. During the course of the 9th October 2018, Sony Movies will be made available on […]
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By Expat • Freesat, Sony Pictures TV, UK Media News • Tags: Freesat, Sony Movie Channel, Sony Pictures Television