A popular UK TV streaming service for expats, TVMucho, has closed down.

TVMucho posted a message on its website on the 18th October 2024, saying that is has ceased trading blaming third parties for the closure.

TVMucho used internet streaming technology to offer users access to UK TV when outside the UK via an app and internet connection. You could watch many UKTV channels online for free, and with a subscription record content to watch later.

TVMucho claimed to be a legal service and to be “providing a service in compliance with European laws regarding free-to-air TV”. As a result of being “regularly and unfairly disrupted and undermined by third parties” , their app on the Play Store, the loss of their Facebook and Instagram accounts, and termination from payment gateways PayPal and Stripe, they have ceased operations.

Given that re-transmitting content without permission from content / rights holders is illegal, perhaps this is why TVMucho (has been) closed down? Pressure from broadcasters?

There is no indication on their webpage as to how to claim for a refund.

TVMucho users will have to find another source / app for their UK TV and hope that does not get closed down in a similar manner.

TVMuchos statement on their website:

TVMucho has ceased trading.
It is with deep regret that we inform you that TVMucho has ceased trading. Unfortunately, despite your continued support, we faced insurmountable challenges from a USA-based company that ultimately led to our inability to sustain the business.

IMPORTANT: You will no longer find the TVMucho app on the App Store or Play Store, nor can you purchase TVMucho membership.
Our innovative business model was often misunderstood, leading to unfair comparisons with illegal restreaming services. We have been providing a service in compliance with European laws regarding free-to-air TV, but our efforts were regularly and unfairly disrupted and undermined by third parties.

The result was the regular suspension of our app on the Play Store, the loss of our Facebook and Instagram accounts, and termination from payment gateways PayPal and Stripe. Despite our best efforts to educate and collaborate with stakeholders, we were unable to overcome these challenges, and it became increasingly unsustainable both financially and emotionally. For this reason, we made the difficult decision to cease operations immediately.

We want to thank you for your dedication and support over the years.