Arqiva is to stand down as a shareholder in Digital UK, the company behind Freeview.
TNT International debuts on Freeview
The Gazprom-Media Entertainment TV (GETV) channel TNT International has been launched in the UK via the FTA Channelbox on Freeview.
Vestel and Freeview Play renew licence agreement
UK DTT platform Freeview has renewed its contract with European TV set manufacturer Vestel.
Humax launches first Android TV 4K Freeview Play recorder
Humax has launched a new ultra high definition recorder for the Freeview DTT platform.
Sony Movies Christmas to launch September 24
This year, the pop-up channel Sony Movies Christmas is launching on Thursday, September 24.
Sky Arts to become a free to air channel
Sky Arts, the UK’s only channel dedicated to arts and culture, is to be made free for everyone this September.
Digital UK adds to management team
Digital UK, which runs the Freeview DTT platform has appointed former Channel 4 head of product Sarah Milton to a new chief operating officer post. At the same time former Ofcom director Steve Gettings takes over Strategy and Policy role.
Freeview Play ends 2019 nudging 7m users
Freeview Play, the on demand platform attached to the UK’s free-to-air service, ended 2019 with close to 7 million users.
Freeview problems continue due to winter weather
The UK’s digital terrestrial TV platform Freeview says that people around the country are experiencing reception problems because of high-pressure weather conditions.
PBS America extends Freeview coverage
PBS America is to make itself available in all TV homes after reaching a new capacity agreement with Arqiva.