As the UK progresses towards a fully digital television infrastructure, communal TV distribution systems, particularly in multi-dwelling units, are under scrutiny. The traditional Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) platform, known as Freeview, is experiencing a decline in viewership, prompting discussions about its long-term viability .www.ofcom.org.uk
The UK broadcasting landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of Freely, a free-to-air IPTV service launched in 2024 by Everyone TV—a collaboration between the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5. Freely enables viewers to stream live television and on-demand content via broadband, eliminating the need for traditional aerials .
A growing number of rural households are returning to traditional Freeview TV services amid rising streaming subscription costs and poor broadband speeds.
