Nicholas John Anderson: Very much an age thing. The younger the viewer the more likely they are to only use Smart TV apps. I've been in the trade for 45 years. I get calls now from people wanting their aerials removed. Freeview is popular with the older generation. because it is rooted in traditional broadcasting and doesn't require an internet connection. However, I think Freeview days are numbered facing a demise similar to the old VHF 405 line system that was being phased out when I started in this business. In 1982, small 405 line repeater transmitters like Cambridge were being closed. Hardly anyone used them, a bit like some of these Freeview Lite transmitters. I think the Commercial Multiplexes could leave Freeview soon to save money leaving it as a Public Service only platform. In the end, the 405 line system was only available on major transmitters like Crystal Palace and Croydon before the final shutdown in 1985.
Monday 8 September 2025 11:33AM
Nicholas John Anderson: Very much an age thing. The younger the viewer the more likely they are to only use Smart TV apps. I've been in the trade for 45 years. I get calls now from people wanting their aerials removed. Freeview is popular with the older generation. because it is rooted in traditional broadcasting and doesn't require an internet connection. However, I think Freeview days are numbered facing a demise similar to the old VHF 405 line system that was being phased out when I started in this business. In 1982, small 405 line repeater transmitters like Cambridge were being closed. Hardly anyone used them, a bit like some of these Freeview Lite transmitters. I think the Commercial Multiplexes could leave Freeview soon to save money leaving it as a Public Service only platform. In the end, the 405 line system was only available on major transmitters like Crystal Palace and Croydon before the final shutdown in 1985.