Freeview Australia

Freeview Australia

http://www.freeview.com.au
https://www.linkedin.com/company/freeview-australia/

Freeview Australia is a state-owned entity headquartered in Australia. Founded in 2008, it employs approximately 20 individuals and reported $1.8M in revenue as of 2024. Functioning as a tier 3 media tech buyer, the company specializes in connectivity and distribution services, operating as a free digital television provider and mux operator in Australia.

2024 Revenue

Founded

2008

Headcount

15

Headquarters

Australia

Primary Segment

Connectivity and distribution services

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

Freeview Australia appointed Dean Lewins as its new CEO on 25 July 2022. Lewins previously held the position of CEO at Free TV Australia. Freeview Australia deployed Switch Media's MediaHQ online video platform to support a hybrid HbbTV service. Media previously collaborated with Freeview Australia to deliver its Freeview FV service. The new Freeview Australia HbbTV gateway offers a seamless integration between broadcast and VOD services.

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Freeview Australia offers products in the media tech industry. Freeview Australia's product portfolio comprises of connectivity and distribution services.

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Freeview Australia's revenues were less than $10M in 2024. All the revenue comes from terrestrial transmission services.

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Dec

31st

2025

18:30

Freeview Australia to start testing DVB-I

Freeview Australia will begin testing the use of the DVB-I online service discovery and delivery specification from early 2026. This follows an earlier proof of concept evaluation. It will involve the existing free-to-air channels of the ABC, SBS, Seven, Nine, and Ten networks, making them available whether viewers are watching with or without an antenna.

Dec

31st

2025

17:55

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

I in new year to deliver internet

Freeview Australia is preparing to test DVB-I technology locally from early 2026, signalling a major evolution in how Australians access free-to-air (FTA) TV as viewing continues to shift towards Internet-connected devices. The trial will explore delivering the full suite of linear channels from ABC, SBS, Seven, Nine and Ten over broadband rather than traditional broadcast signals.

Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+

Dec

22nd

2025

00:11

Freeview Australia to trial DVB-I in early 2026

Freeview Australia has announced it will begin testing DVB-I technology locally – a new way to deliver the existing linear channel suites of ABC, SBS, Seven, Nine, and Ten over the internet. The trail means users can navigate their live free-to-air channels through Freeview in the same familiar way, whether they're watching with or without an antenna, providing even more choice and access for viewers nationally.

Dec

18th

2025

18:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Freeview Australia to begin testing DVB

Freeview Australia is to begin testing latest DVB-I technology early next year. Freeview, which is supported by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Special Broadcasting Service, Seven Network, Nine Network, Network 10, Prime Media Group and Southern Cross Broadcasting, will begin testing the distribution and discovery of existing linear channel suites of ABC, SBS, Seven, Nine, and Ten over the internet.

Dec

17th

2025

18:30

Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Freeview Australia testing DVB-I technology

Freeview Australia has announced it will begin testing latest DVB-I technology locally, that will ensure Australians can continue to access free-to-air television now and into the future. Starting early 2026, Freeview will test a new way to deliver the existing linear channel suites of ABC, SBS, Seven, Nine, and Ten over the internet – meaning Australians can navigate their live free-to-air channels through Freeview in the same familiar way, whether they’re watching with or without an antenna.

Advanced Television

Dec

17th

2025

17:00

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Freeview to take free-to-air channel flicking into the digital age

Freeview Australia is in the testing phase for an app that will deliver the free-to-air channels over the internet. The DVB-I technology will deliver ABC, SBS, Seven, Nine, and Ten in the same linear manner as the current Freeview digital TV system, but via the internet.

Dec

17th

2025

16:30

Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

I Internet Delivery in Early 2026

Freeview Australia has announced it will begin testing latest DVB-I technology locally, that will ensure Australians can continue to access and enjoy their free-to-air television now and into the future. DVB-I is an internationally recognised open standard that enables the delivery of broadcast television services over the internet using the same familiar channel numbering, electronic programme guides, and viewing experience that viewers know from traditional digital terrestrial television (DTT).

Content+Technology

Dec

17th

2025

06:56

Freeview Australia Moves To Secure Free TV For The Streaming Age

Freeview Australia has announced it will begin testing new DVB-I technology locally, that will deliver a combined free-to-air TV experience with or without an aerial , ensuring Australians can continue to access and enjoy their free-to-air television now and into the future.

Dec

16th

2025

18:30

Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

air channels to streaming

Freeview Australia will begin testing the latest DVB-I technology (digital video broadcast - Internet). Starting early 2026, the platform will test how to deliver the ABC, SBS, Seven, Nine and Ten, over the internet. "Our goal is simple: ensure every Australian can easily find and watch their favourite free TV channels, whether their TV has an antenna or not," said Dean Dezius, general manager of Freeview Australia.

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Dec

16th

2025

18:30

Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Freeview Australia to test DVB-I technology for internet-delivered free-to-air TV

Freeview Australia is preparing to trial DVB-I technology in early 2026 which is designed to enable Australians access free-to-air television over the internet, eliminating the need for traditional antennas. The testing will incorporate the linear channel suites of major broadcasters such as ABC, SBS, Seven, Nine, and Ten.

Nov

18th

2021

01:32

Personnel Announcement

Dean Dezius Scores New Role As General Manager Of Freeview

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Nov

18th

2021

01:32

Personnel Announcement

Dean Dezius Scores New Role As General Manager Of Freeview

... provider, Freeview Australia, has ... announced the appointment of Dean ... TV provider, Freeview Australia, has today announced the appointment of Dean ...

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