UK DTH platform Freesat has become the latest company to have satellite receivers pass the European-wide assurance scheme for TV and satellite distribution equipment known as the European IRS Certification Scheme (EICS).
BBC, ITV and C4 complete Digital UK and Freesat integration
BBC, ITV and Channel 4 have announced that they have brought together Digital UK Ltd, which facilitates the provision of Freeview, and Freesat (UK) Ltd, which offers access to the UK’s subscription-free satellite TV service.
Prime Video launches on Freesat
Freesat, the UK’s free to air satellite TV service, has become the latest operator to offer Amazon Prime Video to its viewers.
Court TV launches on Freesat
Court TV has signed a new carriage agreement with UK free-to-air satellite platform.
Freesat is adding streaming service Britbox to its collection of apps.
The BBC-ITV-back streamer launches as 25 movies from the FilmFour collection are added to the streamer. Britbox carries content from across the UK public broadcasters; the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5.
Sony Movies Christmas to launch September 24
This year, the pop-up channel Sony Movies Christmas is launching on Thursday, September 24.
David Rowark appointed Freesat head of B2B sales
Freesat has announced the appointment of David Rowark in the newly created role of head of B2B sales.
Freesat launches third generation 4K TV boxes
Freesat has announced the launch of a third generation of set-top boxes.
Freesat names Michelle Wilding-Baker as head of digital marketing
Freesat has appointed Michelle Wilding-Baker as its new Head of Digital Marketing.
Retro Movies launches on Freesat
Freesat has added Retro Movies to its portfolio of movie channels.