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News relating to Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) services, including Freeview, Saorview, and channels broadcast on these platforms.
After crashing off-air with no advance warning or explanation, two classic entertainment channels from That’s TV are back on Freeview screens.
Freeview has completed the final channel update of the year, with minor changes affecting hybrid streaming services broadcast on the platform.
Mystery surrounds the unexpected disappearance of two Freeview channels from That’s TV, which crashed off air this week.
Broadcast regulator Ofcom has approved a request by the BBC to renew the licence of its Freeview HD multiplex by five years, ensuring the continuation of HD services on the UK’s digital terrestrial television (DTT) platform.
Viewers using Freeview and Freely will see an early monthly channel update on Wednesday 10 December, marking the final round of changes before the Christmas and New Year period.
Media regulator Ofcom has concluded a fresh investigation into the owner of 22 local television channels, paving the way for the services to remain on Freeview until the end of 2034.
The Great Network, owned by Narrative Entertainment UK, has joined the Broadcast 2040+ campaign, a coalition committed to securing a long-term future for free-to-air broadcast TV and radio.
As ITV continues talks with Sky’s owner Comcast continues talks over the sale of its free-to-air channels, Sky could soon become the ultimate controller of the UK’s biggest free-to-air commercial broadcaster and a key stakeholder in Freeview, Freesat and Freely.
Should Comcast and ITV strike a deal, it would affect the future of free-to-air broadcasting, news provision, TV sports rights and even where you watch quiz shows.
The company that’s behind the UK’s network of TV and radio transmitters is waiting for a decision on the future of traditional TV, but confirms it has signed up broadcasters to remain on Freeview until the 2030s.