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Why That’s TV Has Disappeared from Sky and Freesat
For many UK satellite viewers, That’s TV had become a familiar destination for classic British television, nostalgic entertainment and archive programming. However, at the end of July 2026, the channel disappeared from both the Sky and Freesat electronic programme guides, … Continue reading →
Has Italy’s Piracy Shield Really Worked?
When Italy launched its Piracy Shield system in early 2024, it was hailed as one of the toughest anti-piracy measures ever introduced. Designed to combat illegal IPTV services and pirate live streams, particularly those showing live football, the system gives … Continue reading →
Channel 5 Expands Freely with 11 New Channels
hannel 5 has significantly expanded its presence on the Freely streaming platform by launching 11 new streaming channels, giving viewers even more free content to watch over broadband internet. The move is the latest step in Channel 5’s strategy to … Continue reading →
Netflix Overtakes BBC as UK Viewers’ First Choice
For the first time, Netflix has overtaken the BBC as the service UK viewers turn to first when deciding what to watch, according to Ofcom’s latest Media Nations report. It’s a significant milestone that highlights how viewing habits continue to … Continue reading →
Why Thousands of Starlink Satellites Are Needed
If it seems like SpaceX launches a Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites almost every week, you’re not imagining things. Launches have become so frequent that they’re almost routine, with each mission adding another 20 to 30 satellites to the … Continue reading →
BBC iPlayer Ends Support for Many Devices
If you’ve recently opened the BBC iPlayer app and been greeted by a warning saying “You’ll soon need to watch iPlayer another way”, you’re not alone.
Continue reading →Geostationary vs Low Earth Orbit Satellites
When most people think of satellites, they imagine a single spacecraft floating high above the Earth, providing television, internet or communications. In reality, there are several different types of satellite orbits, each designed for specific purposes. The two most common … Continue reading →
Channel 5 Moves to DVB-S2 on UK Satellite Platform
Channel 5 has updated one of its UK satellite transmissions, meaning older SD satellite receivers will no longer be able to receive the channel.
Continue reading →BBC Studios Eyes More UK Streaming Deals for BBC Shows
The BBC is considering new ways to maximise the value of its programmes by allowing them to appear on additional UK streaming platforms after they’ve completed their initial run on BBC television and BBC iPlayer.
Continue reading →BBC Licence Fee Payers Fall by Over Half a Million
The BBC is facing growing financial pressure after revealing that the number of households paying the television licence fee has fallen by more than half a million over the past year. The latest figures show that 539,000 fewer TV licences … Continue reading →