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BBC Three launches on Freeview on 26th January 2022

Freeview

Following Ofcom’s consultation on BBC’s proposals for the launch of BBC Three, the channel will be launching on Freeview channel 23 in SD and channel 109 in HD. Changes to some channel numbers will be taking place at midday on 26th January 2022 to comply with requirements for the BBC Three launch on 01st February [...]read moreBBC Three launches on Freeview on 26th January 2022

Triax launch Triax Cast

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New products are always good to hear about, take a look at the Triax Cast.  Their latest product that provides a secure casting solution providing guests a true home-from-home experience when they stay at a hotel. For hotels it provides:- Improved loyalty as guests will want to return as they will get the best in-room [...]read moreTriax launch Triax Cast

Channel changes 23rd September 2021

Freeview

On 23 September 2021 GREAT! Movies classic and GREAT! Movies cassic+1 will be renamed to GREAT! Movies Christmas and GREAT! Movies Christmas+1. There will be no changes to channel numbers or broadcast hours. A retune will be required to update viewers TV’s and keep their channels and TV Guide up to date.  To find out more about retuning watch [...]read moreChannel changes 23rd September 2021

Freeview Bilsdale Update – 16th Sept 2021

Freeview

Freeview has just updated the latest advice for viewers affected by the Bilsdale transmitter fire.  You can read the full update on their service update article. 16/09 – Arqiva have begun work on the temporary Bilsdale mast this week, and they are aiming to complete the build in early October. Much of the work is [...]read moreFreeview Bilsdale Update – 16th Sept 2021

Freeview Bilsdale Update – 8th Sept 2021

Freeview

Freeview has just updated the latest advice for viewers affected by the Bilsdale transmitter fire.  You can read the full update on their service update article.  WHAT’S NEW? A new temporary transmitter has been installed at Sutton Bank (near Thirsk) From 8th September, many more viewers to the south, east and west of Cold Kirby [...]read moreFreeview Bilsdale Update – 8th Sept 2021

Freeview Bilsdale Update – 2nd Sep 2021

Freeview

Freeview has just updated the latest advice for viewers affected by the Bilsdale transmitter fire.  You can read the full update on their service update article.  WHAT’S NEW? More channels are now available to some viewers taking a signal from Eston Nab and Arncliffe Wood. Please see the service update for full details. Freeview has [...]read moreFreeview Bilsdale Update – 2nd Sep 2021

Bilsdale Update – Delay to the planned temporary transmitter at Bilsdale

Freeview

Freeview has just updated their service update on the latest information and guidance for viewers affected by the Bilsdale transmitter fire. Since 11th August, engineers have been able to restore some channels to around 400,000 households by installing temporary transmitter towers at Eston Nab and Arncliffe Wood and also re-configuring relays in the area. As [...]read moreBilsdale Update – Delay to the planned temporary transmitter at Bilsdale

Upcoming changes to Now 70′ & 80’s on 25th August 2021

Freeview

The following channel changes will be taking place on Freeview on Wednesday 25th August: Now 70’s & 80’s are moving home Now 80’sis moving to channel 76 Now 70’sis moving to channel 75 There will be changes to coverage for Now 70’s resulting in loss of coverage outside the Manchester area and Now 80’s resulting in [...]read moreUpcoming changes to Now 70′ & 80’s on 25th August 2021

Ring Professional Programme

Ring Installer

  Have you installed a Ring Smart doorbell or looking to do so.  You may not be aware but Ring provide a Professional Programme just for installers of smart home products. The aim of the programme is to support the education of professional installers for Ring products which covers their full range of home security [...]read moreRing Professional Programme

Freeview Bilsdale Transmitter Update

Freeview

Freeview has just updated the latest advice for viewers affected by the Bilsdale transmitter fire.  You can read the full update on our service update article.  The latest includes updated advice for viewers in the following areas: Viewers in and around Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Redcar, Thornaby-on-Tees and Billingham Switch on your TV and you should [...]read moreFreeview Bilsdale Transmitter Update