MILLIONS of Freeview users have been warned about a major overhaul today that affects more than 25 channels.
The TV service previously announced a shake-up was coming that would see channels re-ordered.
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Those changes have now been activated, meaning Freeview box owners may have to rescan their kit to continue receiving the right channels.
Most of the differences impact streamed channels.
And in some areas you may see the return of kid’s station Tiny POP as a regular broadcast channel.
“On 21st August 2024 some broadcasters are making important changes to their channels,” Freeview said.
“You will need to retune to update your TV and keep your channels and TV Guide up to date.”
Here’s the full list of channel changes to be aware of:
- On Demand 365 moves from 265 to 254
- France24 moves from 266 to 255
- Al Jazeera English moves from 267 to 251
- Al Jazeera Arabic moves from 268 to 252
- Filmstream moves from 269 to 257
- Real Crime moves from 270 to 258
- MBC moves from 272 to 259
- ASHARQ NEWS moves from 274 to 260
- AL ARABIYA moves from 275 to 261
- Shots! moves from 276 to 262
- Alaraby Network moves from 279 to 264
- ROK moves from 280 to 265
- Revelation TV moves from 281 to 266
- GOD TV moves from 282 to 267
- 3ABN moves from 283 to 268
- AmazingDiscoveries moves from 284 to 269
- Together TV IP moves from 285 to 270
- NHK World moves from 286 to 272
- Newsmax moves from 287 to 273
- Amazing Facts moves from 288 to 274
- Mech+ moves from 290 to 276
- Nosey moves from 292 to 278
- Purpose Media moves from 293 to 279
- Talk moves from 294 to 280
- EXTREME CHANNEL moves from 295 to 281
- GINX TV moves from 296 to 282
It comes as the GREAT! Real channel just closed down after only five months.
Tiny POP has come along to replace its position on Sky.
It will appear on Freeview too in some areas.
Why does Freeview regularly change channels?
There are several reasons why channels are shuffled on Freeview.
“Sometimes channel names or numbers can change,” the firm explains in a help page.
“This could be for a variety of reasons, including adjustments to airwaves or because the channels have requested these changes themselves.”
Most people will get an on-screen alert warning of upcoming changes.
“Usually, you’ll get an on-screen message when changes are taking place,” Freeview notes.
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