Freeview

Freeview

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

Freeview, a privately owned company headquartered in the UK, functions as a tier 2 media tech buyer under its parent company, Everyone TV. Founded in 2002, Freeview employs approximately 40 individuals and reported $5.0M in revenue as of 2023. The company specializes in connectivity and distribution services, operating as the free digital TV platform in the UK.

Revenue

Founded

2002

Headcount

35

Headquarters

UK

Primary Segment

Connectivity and distribution services

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Ministers are considering whether to switch Freeview off entirely, with concerns raised on March 20, 2026, that vulnerable households in poor broadband areas could face digital exclusion and increased TV costs of £200 annually. Campaigners have warned that a proposed Freeview switch-off could lead to thousands losing TV access or being forced to subscribe to expensive broadband. Previously, on March 4, Freeview and Sky TV viewers lost access to three music channels — That's 80s, That's Oldies, and That's Melody — after parent company That's TV terminated their broadcasts. This follows earlier updates on March 3, when a government minister provided an update on Freeview's future as a campaign to prevent the service from ending gathered momentum amid concerns that hundreds of thousands could be affected if the service transitions fully to internet-delivered television.

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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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Freeview's revenues were less than $10M in 2023. 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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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.

Mar

4th

2026

12:27

Cost Cutting, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Freeview and Sky TV viewers just lost access to 3 channels overnight in latest UK switch-off

If you have a Freeview or Sky TV box, you've lost access to three music channels. Parent company That's TV has put an end to That's 80s , That's Oldies , and That's Melody , with broadcasts terminating in the middle of the night.

Mar

3rd

2026

06:33

Government Freeview 'switch off' update in new statement

A massive campaign to prevent the service ending is soaring as a minister responded to a question A government minister has provided an update on Freeview's future as a campaign gathered momentum amid concerns that terrestrial television services could be 'switched off'.

Mar

3rd

2026

03:07

Regulatory and Legal, B2B Tag

Freeview to be 'switched off' update as Government issues new response

Concern is rising that hundreds of thousands could be hit if the service 'moves fully to internet-delivered TV' A government minister has provided an update on Freeview's future as a campaign has gathered momentum amid concerns that terrestrial television services could be 'switched off'.

Mar

3rd

2026

03:07

Freeview to be 'switched off' update as Goverment issues new response

Concern is rising that hundreds of thousands could be hit if the service 'moves fully to internet-delivered TV' A government minister has provided an update on Freeview's future as a campaign has gathered momentum amid concerns that terrestrial television services could be 'switched off'.

Feb

23rd

2026

04:04

Freeview closes channel in new update - full list of changes

The latest update features two changes, including the closure of one channel. Freeview, on its website, said: "On 18th February 2026 some broadcasters are making changes to their channels.

Feb

11th

2026

20:05

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

based future? Optimising reach while sustaining trust and viability in broadcast & media distribution

By Dr Amal Punchihewa A century ago, on 26th January 1926, John Logie Baird gave his first public demonstration of television. Though crude by today’s standards due to flickering and being limited to a monochrome image transmitted across a room, it marked the beginning of the television we enjoy today.

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Feb

1st

2026

07:00

Freeview 'to be switched off' update after Sky response as support soars

A wave of public backing has emerged for a campaign seeking to preserve Freeview from potential discontinuation within the coming years. Thousands have rallied behind a petition expressing concerns that terrestrial television services could face being 'switched off'.

Feb

1st

2026

06:59

Freeview 'to be switched off' update after Sky response as support soars

A petition has seen backing rise to almost 100,000 signatures amid fears that terrestrial television could be switched off A wave of public backing has emerged for a campaign seeking to preserve Freeview from potential discontinuation within the coming years.

Jan

17th

2026

04:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Freeview makes 7 changes in new update - see the full list

The new update features seven changes, including the closure of three channels. Freeview, on its website, said: "On 13th January 2026 some broadcasters are making changes to their channels.

Western Telegraph

Jan

15th

2026

13:26

Freeview makes 7 changes in new update - see the full list

The new update features seven changes, including the closure of three channels. Freeview, on its website, said: "On 13th January 2026 some broadcasters are making changes to their channels.

Jan

15th

2026

06:25

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Freeview makes 7 changes in new update - see the full list

The new update features seven changes, including the closure of three channels. Freeview, on its website, said: "On 13th January 2026 some broadcasters are making changes to their channels.

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

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

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