How does it work?

The most powerful benefit of Freeview NextGen is that it delivers free-to-air channels over broadband. 

A Smart TV with Freeview NextGen finds and tunes-in the channels automatically as soon as you connect it to your home broadband or WIFI - no separate app to download.

It's built on the latest cutting-edge DVB-I technology, which allows Freeview NextGen to seamlessly combine broadband TV with broadcast TV, so you have the option to watch your favourite channels any way you like:

  • Connect your TV to only broadband or home WIFI to stream all available Live TV channels
  • Connect your TV to both broadband and an aerial to watch most channels through aerial with some added streaming channels

Other FAQs

Find a TV with Freeview NextGen Freeview NextGen models list Do I need an aerial? Data requirement Difference to app Do I need a new TV When is it coming?

FAQ Categories

General Recording Streaming Accessibility & Features Setup & Equipment Technical Help TV Guide & Channels Troubleshooting Guides Satellite transition April 2025

Network Status

UHF
All Good

Some channels have moved, more info here.

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Satellite
All Good - expect outages 7 & 8 March

Channel changes planned for April, see here for more info.

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Streaming
All Good

Some channels have moved, more info here.

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EPG
All Good
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Note: The UHF and Satellite network status info is provided directly by transmission providers and broadcasters.

Network Status

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