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In a rapidly changing broadcast landscape, many UK viewers are wondering: When will Freeview be switched off? The short answer: not anytime soon. Freeview\u2014Britain\u2019s free-to-air digital terrestrial TV platform\u2014will remain available until at least 2034. But while the signal stays, …<\/span> Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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In a rapidly changing broadcast landscape, many UK viewers are wondering: When will Freeview be switched off? The short answer: not anytime soon. 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