For many UK satellite viewers, That’s TV had become a familiar destination for classic British television, nostalgic entertainment and archive programming. However, at the end of July 2026, the channel disappeared from both the Sky and Freesat el…
Continue reading →For many UK satellite viewers, That’s TV had become a familiar destination for classic British television, nostalgic entertainment and archive programming. However, at the end of July 2026, the channel disappeared from both the Sky and Freesat el…
Continue reading →When Italy launched its Piracy Shield system in early 2024, it was hailed as one of the toughest anti-piracy measures ever introduced. Designed to combat illegal IPTV services and pirate live streams, particularly those showing live football, the syste…
Continue reading →hannel 5 has significantly expanded its presence on the Freely streaming platform by launching 11 new streaming channels, giving viewers even more free content to watch over broadband internet. The move is the latest step in Channel 5’s strategy …
Continue reading →For the first time, Netflix has overtaken the BBC as the service UK viewers turn to first when deciding what to watch, according to Ofcom’s latest Media Nations report. It’s a significant milestone that highlights how viewing habits continu…
Continue reading →If it seems like SpaceX launches a Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites almost every week, you’re not imagining things. Launches have become so frequent that they’re almost routine, with each mission adding another 20 to 30 satellit…
Continue reading →If you’ve recently opened the BBC iPlayer app and been greeted by a warning saying “You’ll soon need to watch iPlayer another way”, you’re not alone. From 30 September 2026, BBC iPlayer will stop working directly on a numb…
Continue reading →When most people think of satellites, they imagine a single spacecraft floating high above the Earth, providing television, internet or communications. In reality, there are several different types of satellite orbits, each designed for specific purpos…
Continue reading →Channel 5 has updated one of its UK satellite transmissions, meaning older SD satellite receivers will no longer be able to receive the channel. The transponder on 11307MHz Horizontal (SR 27500, FEC 2/3) has changed from DVB-S to DVB-S2 8PSK. … C…
Continue reading →The BBC is considering new ways to maximise the value of its programmes by allowing them to appear on additional UK streaming platforms after they’ve completed their initial run on BBC television and BBC iPlayer. The move centres on “second…
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