Broadband TV News: Freely forecast to overtake Freeview by 2030

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Streaming platform Freely is celebrating its first year with half a million weekly users.

Broadband TV News: Freely makes first move into streaming devices

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Freely has officially confirmed plans to launch on on ‘plug-in and stream’ devices later this year.

Broadband TV News: UK Roku TVs to switch to Freely

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New Roku TV devices released in the UK will now rely on Freely as the default way to watch free-to-air broadcasters.

Broadband TV News: Ministers to begin search for new Ofcom chair

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Veteran broadcast executive Lord Michael Grade is to step down from his position of chair Ofcom after a single term. 

Broadband TV News: Reduction in DTT multiplexes more probable than outright switch-off

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A new report commissioned by the UK Spectrum Policy Forum (UK SPF) has analysed how the 470–694 MHz Ultra High Frequency (UHF) band might be used after current DTT licences expire in 2034.

Broadband TV News: GB News renews Arqiva distribution agreement

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GB News has extended its distribution agreement with Arqiva in an agreement spanning satellite, terrestrial and radio.

Broadband TV News: BBC audiences asked to help shape future

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The BBC is to ask audiences to have their say about the future of the organisation through what it is calling the biggest public engagement exercise the Corporation has ever undertaken.

Broadband TV News: Channel 5 brings linear and on demand together as 5

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Channel 5 and My5 have today relaunched as 5, uniting the broadcaster’s linear and streaming platforms under a single brand.

Broadband TV News: Ofcom starts consultations on PSB prominence

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Ofcom has opened a consultation of the implementation of new laws designed to ensure audiences can easily find Public Service Broadcasters’ content on connected TV platforms.

Broadband TV News: Ofcom consults on changes to PSB independent productions

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Ofcom has announced a consultation on proposed changes to the guidance for Public Service Broadcasters (PSBs) when drawing up their Codes of Practice on the commissioning of independent productions.

Broadband TV News: Sky Stream adds Freeview channels

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Sky Stream, the puck-like device that replaces the satellite dish with internet-delivered content, has given UK viewers the ability to add DTT channels.

Broadband TV News: That’s TV failed to provide adequate local content in 14 areas

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That’s TV has been found in breach of its licensing conditions after failing to provide “significant local newsgathering” in 14 of its licensed areas.

Broadband TV News: “Natural leader” Geraint Evans named as new S4C boss

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Welsh language channel S4C has announced Geraint Evans as its new chief executive.

Broadband TV News: UK issues policy statement on PSB prominence rules

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The Department for Culture, Media & Sport has issued a policy statement setting out the Government’s thinking on the prominence for public service broadcaster TV apps and their content on connected devices.

Broadband TV News: Terrestrial switch off would require 4.3 million households to spend £218 a year

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A new report claims that 31% of viewers could not afford the additional costs needed to allow a switch to internet broadcasting.

Broadband TV News: GB News facing “substantial fine” after losing High Court challenge

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GB News is heading for a substantial fine after the right-leaning channel failed in its High Court bid that would have blocked sanctions brought by the communications regulator Ofcom.

Broadband TV News: GB News goes to High Court to block Ofcom sanctions

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GB News has asked a High Court judge to prevent Ofcom from sanctioning the controversial order over a string of breaches of its programming code.

Broadband TV News: UKTV joins Freely streaming platform

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UKTV is to put the U&Dave, U&DRAMA, U&W and U&YESTERDAY channels on the Freely streaming platform.

Broadband TV News: ITV to switch off SD satellite distribution

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British commercial broadcaster ITV has completed the upgrade to all-HD on satellite for ITV1.

Broadband TV News: STV appoints Rufus Radcliffe as new CEO

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STV Group plc today announces that Rufus Radcliffe will join the Board as Chief Executive Officer on Friday 1 November 2024.