Freeview

Freeview

https://www.freeview.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/company/freeview/

Freeview is a privately owned company headquartered in the United Kingdom. It operates under its parent company, Everyone TV. Founded in 2002, with approximately 40 employees, Freeview functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The company specializes in connectivity and distribution services, serving as the free digital TV platform in the UK.

2024 Revenue

Founded

2002

Headcount

35

Headquarters

United Kingdom

Primary Segment

Connectivity and distribution services

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Campaigners representing rural communities and vulnerable groups had less than 24 hours to respond to plans that could see terrestrial TV "turned off" for millions as of August 31, 2026, calling for these proposals to be shelved. Previously, on August 21, 2026, Freeview rolled out a new update across the UK that included five channel changes, noting that broadcasters would implement these changes on August 19, 2026. Earlier, on August 11, 2026, New Prime Minister Andy Burnham received a warning from campaigners about the potential "switch off" for millions. This followed a significant Freeview update on July 21, 2026, when MPs voiced apprehensions about proposals to discontinue the terrestrial TV service, which currently reaches 13.6 million UK households. Lisa Nandy pledged a "support package" as a consultation continued regarding these plans, which the government acknowledged would scrap Freeview.

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Freeview offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services and media tech industries. Freeview's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio and connectivity and distribution services.

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Freeview's revenues were less than $10M in 2024. Caretta Research has split Freeview's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is terrestrial transmission services. For full access to Freeview's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Aug

31st

2026

03:58

B2B Tag, Digital Transformation Initiatives, Regulations and Policies

Freeview 'switch off' 24-hour alert as deadline looms

Anyone concerned over plans which could see terrestrial TV ‘turned off’ for millions, has less than 24 hours to respond. Campaigners representing rural communities and vulnerable groups, including the elderly, are calling for the plans to be shelved.

Aug

21st

2026

23:22

B2B Tag, Product Updates

Freeview makes 5 changes in new update - see the full list

The latest update is now live across the UK and includes five channel changes. Freeview said on its website: "On 19th August 2026 some broadcasters are making changes to their channels.

Bournemouth Daily Echo

Aug

21st

2026

07:13

B2B Tag, Product Updates

Freeview makes 5 changes in new update - see the full list

The latest update is now live across the UK and includes five channel changes. Freeview said on its website: "On 19th August 2026 some broadcasters are making changes to their channels.

Aug

11th

2026

06:35

B2B Tag, Digital Transformation Initiatives, Regulations and Policies

Andy Burnham told delay Freeview 'switch off' as August deadline looms

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been given a warning about plans which could see terrestrial TV ‘turned off’ for millions. Campaigners for rural communities and for the vulnerable, such as the elderly have called for the plans to be halted.

Jul

21st

2026

02:37

B2B Tag, Digital Transformation Initiatives, Regulations and Policies

Freeview switch off Lisa Nandy pledges 'support package' as axe considered

A significant Freeview update has been issued as MPs have voiced apprehensions about proposals which could result in the terrestrial TV service being discontinued. A consultation is underway regarding plans which government has acknowledged would see Freeview, which presently reaches 13.6 million UK households, scrapped.

Jul

13th

2026

23:20

Freeview rescue mission to save free-to-air telly underway, but could already be on borrowed time

Freeview could stick around for another two decades. Arqiva — the transmissions firm responsible for bringing Freeview to your home — has put forward a plan to keep terrestrial television running until at least 2045, which would be a full decade longer than current licences allow.

Jun

27th

2026

01:00

Freeview makes 5 changes in new update - see the full list

The new update features five changes, including the closure of one channel, and is already available on all Freeview TVs. Freeview, on its website, said: "On 25th June 2026 some broadcasters are making changes to their channels.

Newham Recorder

Jun

24th

2026

12:40

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Latest Freeview alert could convince UK homes to ditch TV aerials for good

If you use Freeview to get your fix of TV, you may face yet another frustrating week. The current sunny weather is, once again, wreaking havoc on this popular platform, with homes warned of disruption until Friday.

Jun

8th

2026

00:01

All Freeview households risk £200 charge after rule change

Government is planning to axe Freeview TV, forcing millions to get broadband subscriptions. All Freeview TV could be axed - with households forced to buy broadband to access BBC channels. The Labour Party government is planning to axe Freeview TV, forcing millions to get broadband subscriptions.

Jun

6th

2026

16:31

Freeview TV could be AXED leaving millions unable to access channels including BBC, ITV and Channel 4

Ministers have been accused of bending to commercial interests by setting out plans to switch off multi-channel television for the millions who rely on Freeview. The Government is expected to publish a consultation paper within weeks to 'set out a path' towards the end of digital terrestrial television (DTT) after 2034.

Jun

2nd

2026

05:10

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Freeview Set To Collapse As Freely Begins To Take Over

Freeview, the way millions of us have watched free telly for over two decades, is heading for a steep decline – and new figures put a number on just how steep. By 2034, Freeview could be the main service in fewer than 1 million UK homes, down from 9.7 million today.

May

20th

2026

07:46

Two of the UK's most popular TV services could be shutting down – and it's bad news if you're off the grid

If you watch TV through a Freeview aerial or a Freesat satellite dish, you might want to prick up your ears. There are reports that the UK government is in the process of drawing up plans to phase out the TV services.

Examples of Freeview's suppliers include Arqiva, BT Media and Broadcast and Synapse TV.

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Freeview currently holds 5 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including cycling, greyhound racing and motorsports.

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