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Freeview Channel Updates October 2023
Freeview Channel Updates October 2023
It's that time again! Welcome back, I hope you're all enduring this change to colder weather and suitably prepared for spooky season. Whilst you're hiding from trick-or-treaters you can put... Read more...
Freeview Phased Out for Always-Online TV in 2024? UPDATED MAY 2024
UPDATE JUNE 2024 Within the first couple of months of release, Freely has had multiple days of channels being inaccessible via broadband. These channels were still perfectly functional via traditional aerial. This highlights that for Freely to truly replace Freeview, stability must be improved. Full details can be found here. UPDATE MAY 2024 This article was updated on the 3rd April 2024 when Freely became officially publicly available. In addition to the information below, please consider the following chart: As you can see, the majority of channels are still exclusive... Read more...
Freeview Updates September 20th 2023
Freeview Updates September 20th 2023
It's that time of the week again, and following the dramatic closure of the Felling tower last week (Effects should have already resolved by the 22nd September) this week is... Read more...
Freeview Updates and News September 2023
Freeview Updates and News September 2023
Welcome back to our Daffodil dive into Freeview! Not only are the latest channel changes here as usual, but there's a more dramatic change in the Freeview landscape too... Freeview... Read more...
Freeview Channel Updates August 2023
Freeview Channel Updates August 2023
Welcome back! In what appears to be a regular segment now, let’s break down the latest Freeview channel updates. As always you may need a re-tune for these changes to... Read more...
Freeview Channel Updates July 2023
Freeview Channel Updates July 2023
It’s that time of year again! After the hectic few weeks (Actually, it ended up being over a month!) of disruption from weather and signal changes the Freeview channel updates... Read more...
Finding Channels After the Freeview Outage June 2023
It's been a rough month for Live TV on Freeview and Freeview HD, with DVB-T and DVB-T2 signals disrupted by spurts of High Pressure. The ongoing issues have apparently slowed down enough that Freeview is continuing its channel re-arrangements they started early this year. If you are wondering why, when the pressure has eased up, you still can't find a favourite or your channel list looks wrong then re-tune your Set-Top-Box (using the aerial tips here for a better chance!) and make sure the latest signals are tuned. You can... Read more...
Freeview Signals Across the UK Set to Go Down This Week
Update 13.06.2023: The Freeview website is once again re-issuing the warning to viewers that the continued heatwave could be causing interference. The high-pressure system is remaining strong, and keeping the atmosphere particularly turbulent for TV signals. As per the original article advice, please refrain from re-tuning Freeview boxes on the off-chance they suffer from this disturbance and wind up losing channels! We recommend using a home aerial whenever possible, and not using smaller portable aerials while the pressure is in place. The end of this week sees thunderstorms across areas... Read more...
HD Regional Channels Are Becoming Easier To Watch
HD Television has become a go-to for many of our community, with DVB-T2 signals accessible on our Set Top Boxes and USB TV Tuners. This year, throughout 2023, channels will be converted to their HD counterparts on their original channel number. What this means is that instead of a Red Button prompt or entirely different channel number to access HD, HD will become the new default stationed on the usual channel. Learn everything about the change and what it means for your devices below... What Are HD Channels? For the... Read more...
How to Watch Regional HD Channels on Freeview?
Don't you just hate it when you're watching BBC one, the regional news comes on, and you get hit with a nice countdown explaining that this segment is not available in HD and therefore you must wait for national broadcast to come back?         Well not anymore, from the 22nd March 2023 5 regions in England including East Midlands, West Midlands, East Yorks & Lincs, London, Channel Islands & Yorkshire regions will enjoy full BBC One HD for both National & Regional transitions without the need to... Read more...