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For long-time Freesat viewers, January 2026 marks another significant step in the slow decline of the once-favourite Humax HDR-1100S receiver. BBC iPlayer is being removed from the box, following a steady withdrawal of support for older Humax-made Freesat models over …<\/span> Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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For long-time Freesat viewers, January 2026 marks another significant step in the slow decline of the once-favourite Humax HDR-1100S receiver. 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