Channel 5 Drops SD on UK Satellite Sky and Freesat
The UK broadcaster Channel 5 is closing the standard definition (SD) satellite version of its main channel, moving to HD-only distribution on both Sky and Freesat.
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That’s TV Ends Music Channels on Sky, Freesat & Freeview
The UK’s television landscape lost a bit more of its musical heart on 28 February 2026, when broadcaster That’s TV switched off its remaining music channels on both satellite (Sky and Freesat) and Freeview, bringing to an end a bold … Continue reading →
Where to Watch FA Cup Round 5 Live
The Emirates FA Cup fifth round — one of the most eagerly anticipated stages of the 2025-26 English football season — is set to take place over the weekend of 6–9 March 2026. With top-flight clubs still in the mix … Continue reading →
Casting vs Mirroring to Your TV : What’s the Difference ?
If you’ve ever streamed content from an iPad, iPhone, Android mobile phone, or tablet to your TV, you’ve probably seen options for casting or screen mirroring. While they may seem similar, they work in very different ways. Understanding the difference … Continue reading →
March 2025 Satellite TV Solar Outage: Loss of TV signals
It’s that time of year again when solar outages can temporarily disrupt satellite TV reception, particularly affecting weaker channels and services. This post explains what’s happening, why it’s normal, when it’s expected, and how long the brief interference can last, … Continue reading →
British Expats Arrested in Costa Blanca IPTV Raid
Two British expatriates have been arrested in Spain’s Costa Blanca region for allegedly operating an illegal IPTV subscription service from their home in Alicante province.
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Using the Freely Netgem Pleio outside the UK is something many viewers are curious about, especially those living abroad who want access to familiar British television. While Freely is designed as a UK-based streaming platform, the way it delivers content … Continue reading →
Spanish Court Orders VPNs to Block Pirate Streams
A recent court ruling in Spain could have major implications for VPN users and the fight against illegal football streaming. A commercial court in Córdoba has ordered two major VPN providers — Proton VPN and NordVPN — to block access … Continue reading →
Freely Pleio from Netgem: Exploring the Freely TV Guide
The Netgem Pleio is one of the first dedicated devices designed specifically to bring the Freely platform into the home, and at the centre of that experience sits the Freely TV Guide. While Freely itself is the streaming platform delivering … Continue reading →
Sky TV Shake-Up: All Major Streamers in One Place
Sky has announced one of the biggest changes to its TV packages in years, bringing Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max and Hayu together into a single subscription. The move reshapes how Sky positions itself in the UK television market, combining traditional … Continue reading →