Jan 26 2023
EVERYONE TV is born today, the new name for Digital UK, the organisation that brings free British television to everyone and the platform operator of Freeview, the biggest platform in the UK, and of its satellite twin, Freesat. Owned by the UK’s leading public service broadcasters, the change in name reflects a revised mandate for […]
Jan 23 2023
In November last year, the BBC announced plans to roll out BBC One HD for the English regions on TV platforms by Spring 2023. Today marks the start of this roll-out – with the first English Regions variant, BBC One South launching in HD on satellite platforms (Sky and Freesat). This means viewers who get […]
Jan 13 2023
ITVX, ITV’s new, free, ad-funded streaming service, has enjoyed a strong launch month delivering a 55% increase in ITV’s streaming hours in the first month after its launch (8 December 2022 – 7 January 2023) compared to the same period last year. During the launch month ITV’s online users increased by 65% compared to the […]
Dec 5 2022
Three quarters (75%) of people in key constituencies want their MP to protect traditional TV services, as the country faces a deepening cost of living crisis. A new poll of over 5,000 people in the north and south of England found that 8 in 10 (78%) see digital terrestrial TV – better known as Freeview […]
Nov 23 2022
BBC to switch off aLL SD satellite channels. Standard definition BBC channels on satellite will close next year as part of an HD switchover across all BBC channels and regions. Sky and Freesat will be affected. Viewers using older SD only receivers will need to upgrade or lose access. Viewers on Freesat HD or Sky […]
Nov 8 2022
Three channels from ITV – ITV2, ITV3 and ITV4 are finally getting their HD versions added to Freesat at no extra cost to viewers, ahead of several changes coming to ITV this month. The three channels already went free-to-air on Sky last week, but the question remained whether they will also be added to the […]
Oct 15 2022
Paris, 15 October 2022 – Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) announced that EUTELSAT HOTBIRD 13F satellite was successfully launched into Geostationary Transfer Orbit by American space launch provider SpaceX using a Falcon 9 rocket that lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA at 01.22 pm Eastern time on October 15th (corresponding to 5.22 am UTC […]
Oct 13 2022
As a Freeview Play viewer, you can be amongst the first in the UK to watch on demand content from PBS America, thanks to the broadcasters’ launch of its first catch up player. From insightful documentaries to shows for arts fans, you can now enjoy a new wealth of content on demand. Keep reading for […]
Oct 5 2022
ITV has confirmed that it is set to rebrand its main channel as ITV1 following the upcoming launch of its new streaming platform ITVX. In a statement, the broadcaster said the main channel will become ITV1 “as part of a refresh of all our channels this Autumn”. “ITV will be bringing in some refreshed channel […]
Sep 24 2022
Viewers of Sky, Freesat and Virgin Media viewers in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland will receive Channel 4 in HD by default on channel 104 following a major reconfiguration. Currently, most viewers have Channel 4’s standard definition service on channel 104, but need to scroll down the channel list for the HD channel. Only Sky […]
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 […]
UKTV stays on satellite until the end of the decade
CITV: Children’s TV channel will close in September
That’s TV secures licence for That’s Cinema
BBC Radio 4 begins information campaign to transition listeners from Long Wave
Sky News launches international audio service
ITVX Kids launching in Summer 2023
CNN launches new FAST channel in Europe
More organisations join crusade to protect terrestrial television and radio
Channel launches and updates on Freeview
ITV announces closure of CITV
Feb 8 2023
Loss of channels on Freesat 4K TV Boxes after a reset
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 […]
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By Expat • Freesat • Tags: Freesat 4K