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OfCom Report Offers Freeview Ultimatum to Government
May 2024, the beginning of the end for Terrestrial Freeview. We have seen since last October that "Freely", an online-only Freeview variant which unfortunately launched last week with a very limited EPG, is being set-up to be the "future" of Live TV. While needing an internet connection, content on Freely still follows a Live broadcast schedule just like current DTT (Digital Terrestrial TV). This is meant to keep the "spirit of Freeview" alive despite the change in delivery method. However, a recent report from Ofcom which was instigated a couple... Read more...
Freely Launches with Minimal Channel Offerings - Still Needs Aerial Connection
Since January I have had my finger on the pulse of Freeview owner "Everyone TV", as we received dribs and drabs of info about potential brand partners, requirements, roll-out and plans for "Freely", their brand-new online-only Live TV service. Just this week, Freely has confirmed the opening lineup for its EPG, and it's far from what one might call "comprehensive". Recap: What is Freely? If you somehow missed the past few months of articles on Freely, including the worrying journey from traditional aerials to an online-only future, then Freely is... Read more...
Freeview Channel Updates for EPG April 2024
Freeview Channel Updates for EPG April 2024
Welcome back to your monthly(ish) run-down of the latest Freeview EPG changes. From channels hopping to different numbers all the way to brand new entries, and the rise of IP... Read more...
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How Long Can Live TV Persist in Britain? Everyone TV Chief Speech Analysis
Back in February 2024, the chief of Everyone TV (Mostly just called "Freeview" to you and me) spoke out about the changing age of entertainment. From streaming to the authenticity... Read more...
Freeview Channel Updates March 2024
Freeview Channel Updates March 2024
Welcome back, one and all, to our deep dive into the Freeview EPG changes of the month. You can find the table of all changes here, but for the full... Read more...
Freeview Channel Updates End of February 2024
Freeview Channel Updates End of February 2024
We're back with another Freeview update, apologies for the delay on this one! The leap year really threw me through a loop! Make sure you re-tune for the latest EPG... Read more...
Freeview Boxes in 2024: Are They Worth It?
UPDATED JUNE 2024 With the release of "Freely" as yet another alternative to Live TV, it has been added to the list of alternatives. It doesn't really devalue a Freeview box yet, though, since Freely comes with a fraction of the channels, requires powerful internet, and still relies on a backup aerial anyway... We've come a long way from the days when a fourth channel on the TV was a big deal. The biggest change of the last few decades of television has certainly been the "Digital Switchover", in which old... Read more...
Freeview Channel Disruption February 2024
Freeview Channel Disruption February 2024
This week's update is bite-sized, but could save our avid Freeview-users a heap of stress! Get in-the-know about Freeview signal down this week so you don't endlessly retune to no... Read more...
New Freely Details Are Equally Concerning and Exciting
New Freely Details Are Equally Concerning and Exciting
For those of you who see our weekly newsletters, you'll be familiar with "Freely", the 100% online TV service which offers live TV through an EPG just like terrestrial or... Read more...
Last Freeview Updates of January 2024
Last Freeview Updates of January 2024
I did say it would be a busy month for Freeview owners! This week there was a Freeview EPG update moving some channels and introducing some new names to the... Read more...
Freeview Channel Updates January 2024
Freeview Channel Updates January 2024
New year, same newsletter! Set Top Box and Freeview Tuner users across the nation have received their first Freeview update of 2024 as on January 3rd. As usual please ensure... Read more...
Freeview Channel Updates November 2023
In traditional fashion it's time for the latest Freeview updates! The UK free-to-air TV network Freeview has been undergoing many changes this year, from regional HD channels being completely overhauled to more streaming channels added to the EPG for internet-box users. We saw last month that channels were already starting to convert to "Christmas" variants in time for December, will the trend continue this month? Get the latest Freeview channel listing changes below. New Freeview Channels November 2023 Firstly, as always, are the brand new channel launches! We have two in... Read more...