Freesat is a Privately Owned entity, owned by BBC, Everyone TV, and ITV, headquartered in the UK. Founded in 2008 and employing approximately 50 individuals, the company reported $15.1M in revenue as of 2023. It functions as a tier 2 media tech buyer. The company provides broadcast television and radio services, operating as a free TV service for the UK market.
On January 18, 2026, Freesat users encountered an issue accessing the TLC channel, finding themselves locked out days after it transitioned to free-to-air status on UK TV platforms. Warner Bros Discovery encrypted the signal of the revamped TLC channel, preventing Freesat receivers from decoding it, despite its debut on Freesat the previous Tuesday. This development follows discussions on August 27, 2025, regarding the future of satellite television, as the satellites responsible for transmitting TV and radio services to the UK and Ireland have only a few years of operational life remaining, and major broadcasters have not publicly committed to satellite's long-term future. Earlier, on August 19, 2025, a TV expert noted that Sky was taking "much longer" than anticipated to migrate satellite users to streaming, prompting calls for Sky TV customers to cancel their subscriptions and opt for free television services offered by Freesat.
Freesat offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Freesat's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services and broadcast television and radio.
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Freesat's revenues were less than $25M in 2023. Caretta Research has split Freesat's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is linear (thematic channel groups). For full access to Freesat's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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