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:

On July 21, 2026, MP Lisa Nandy pledged a "support package" as a consultation is underway regarding government proposals to discontinue Freeview, a terrestrial TV service presently reaching 13.6 million UK households. This development follows Arqiva, the transmissions firm responsible for Freeview, putting forward a plan on July 13 to keep terrestrial television running until at least 2045, extending operations a full decade longer than current licenses allow. Previously, on June 27, Freeview implemented five changes in a new update, including the closure of one channel, which became available on all Freeview TVs on June 25. Earlier, on June 24, Freeview users received a warning of potential service disruption until Friday due to sunny weather impacting the platform. These events unfold amid earlier reports on June 8 indicating that the government is planning to discontinue Freeview TV, potentially compelling millions of households to acquire broadband subscriptions to access BBC channels and risking a £200 charge.

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

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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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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.

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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.

May

20th

2026

06:23

Two million Brits won't be able to watch television by year 2035

Plans to switch off Freeview within the next decade could leave almost two million households without access to television. Back in 2012 the last analogue TV signals were switched off and people watched their televisions via a digital signal, and people watched digital terrestrial television (DTT) which is known more popularly as Freeview.

May

20th

2026

04:57

Regulatory and Legal, B2B Tag

Freeview could be switched off under plan affecting millions

Freeview and Freeview Play are used in 16 million homes or 60% of TV households and are the main platform in more than 10 million homes, according to Ofcom. The move raises concerns that these households could lose access to television services as part of a proposed transition from traditional Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) to internet-based systems.

May

19th

2026

01:31

New Freeview warning issued as UK homes at risk of total TV blackout

Some are suggesting that Freeview's days could be numbered and may be fully replaced by broadband-powered TV delivered by services such as Freely. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Although switching off the current system makes sense - as many now stream shows and no longer rely on DTT - there is concern that some still don’t have access to fast enough broadband.

Mar

20th

2026

08:00

off' Government update as 'poor broadband areas face digital exclusion'

Freeview 'switch-off' Government update as 'poor broadband areas face digital exclusion' Ministers are considering whether to switch Freeview off entirely with concerns raised about vulnerable households in poor broadband areas facing TV costs rising by £200 a year A proposed Freeview switch-off could cause thousands to lose TV or be forced to subscribe to expensive broadband, campaigners have said.

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

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

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