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at800 Freeview retunes/ Ofcom announces 700 MHz clearance schedule 2017-20To make way for new and better 4G data services for everyone's mobile devices, Ofcom has decided to change the Freeview system around starting in 2017.
at800 Freeview retunes/ When will I get a new Freeview aerial because of even more mobile broadband?
at800 Freeview retunes/ Using UHF channels C61 to C69? Time to retune
at800 Freeview retunes/ Mendip, Bristol and relay transmitters - retune require on 27th March 2013
at800 Freeview retunes/ Do not forget that 4G starting soon in 20 cities and towns really soon
at800 Freeview retunes/ Ofcom channel bingo II - introducing the bands
at800 Freeview retunes/ Ofcom channel bingo II - introducing the bands
at800 Freeview retunes/ Brighton to be the fourth at800 test area from mid-May 2013
at800 Freeview retunes/ 800MHz 4G broadband potential for Freeview interference - new map
at800 Freeview retunes/ Do I need a filter to protect my Freeview from Everything Everywhere 4G masts?
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Links/ The BBC tells the story of Britain in a way Netflix simply cannot. In the year to come, please remember that | Tony HalIn an opinion piece for The Guardian published on December 29, 2025, former BBC Director General Tony Hall argues that while streaming giants like Netflix are popular, the BBC remains uniquely vital as Britain's "storyteller." Hall makes the following key points: Cultural Identity vs. Global Appeal: While international streamers produce content designed for a global market, the BBC focuses on stories that reflect British culture, identity, and specific communities. He cites examples like the documentary Our Girls – The Southport Families and shows like The Repair Shop or Countryfile as programming that market-driven streamers would likely never commission. A "National Institution": Hall agrees with recent government sentiments comparing the BBC to the NHS in terms of its importance to the country. He emphasizes its role as social infrastructure, crucial for both democracy (through impartial news) and cultural cohesion. Viewership and Investment: Despite the rise of streaming, the author notes that audiences still spend more time watching the BBC than Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime combined. He also highlights the BBC's role as the largest single investor in UK-made programming, contributing nearly £5 billion to the economy annually. Resilience Against Political Pressure: Addressing a recent controversy involving a $5 billion damages demand from U.S. President Donald Trump, Hall acknowledges the BBC made a mistake but argues the corporation is right to stand its ground and defend its independence. Future Outlook: As the debate over the BBC's charter approaches, Hall urges the public to view the broadcaster not just as a media organization, but as a definer of British culture that must be properly funded to serve everyone, "whoever they are, wherever they live." - www.theguardian.com
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Podcasts/ The battle for Warner Bros, Eurovision controversy latest over Israel participation, festive TV battles and Meta’s pivot
Podcasts/ Friends Leaves Netflix, Just As Streamers Embrace ‘Windowing’
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Podcasts/ Ian Hislop, Gary Lineker's new podcast deal with Netflix, YouTubers filming drug and alcohol use in Manchester, football
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at800 Freeview retunes/ Ofcom moves to protect Freeview interference from 4G mobile devicesDon't worry - Ofcom will ensure that everyone effected by 4G interference will still be able to watch digital television, and at no cost to the affected viewers.
at800 Freeview retunes/ 10th April 2013 retune for Winter Hill, Keighley transmitters and relays
at800 Freeview retunes/ Digital Dividend - changes to the 800MHz band
at800 Freeview retunes/ 4G test signals areas listed by the BBC
at800 Freeview retunes/ Simon Beresford-Wylie is appointed as DMSL Chief executive
at800 Freeview retunes/ Ofcom Bingo III - compatibility or improvements?
at800 Freeview retunes/ Ofcom Bingo III - compatibility or improvements?
at800 Freeview retunes/ Some retunes 21 November 2012 for viewers in the Caldbeck transmitter region
at800 Freeview retunes/ 800MHz band cleared by Digital UK - ready for nationwide 4G use
at800 Freeview retunes/ 17th April 2013 retunes for Scotland from Angus, Rosneath and Selkirk
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at800 Freeview retunes/ Freeview interference from 4G-at-800 London tests start Monday 15th April 2013Following on from the recent pilot test area in the West Midlands, produced many fewer problems than expected, a larger test in south east London - specifically Southwark, Lewisham, Greenwich and Tower Hamlets - will test to see if the new 4G broadband signals prevent Freeview reception.
at800 Freeview retunes/ 2012/13 Freeview changes to clear C61 and C62 for 4G mobile
at800 Freeview retunes/ Which "at800" mobile masts might stop my Freeview working?
at800 Freeview retunes/ 4G interference much less than expected in the Midlands test area
at800 Freeview retunes/ How do I know if the 4G broadband will overload my Freeview?
at800 Freeview retunes/ 5th June 2013 retunes for Devon and Cornwall
at800 Freeview retunes/ 5th June 2013 retunes for Devon and Cornwall
at800 Freeview retunes/ North Wales - some viewers will need to retune Freeview on 14th November 2012
at800 Freeview retunes/ 15th May 2013 retunes for Yorkshire coast and Dorset, Wiltshire, Isle Of Wight
at800 Freeview retunes/ The great digital dividend sale
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at800 Freeview retunes/ 22nd May 2013 retunes for Devon and CarmarthenshireAs part of a rolling programme in the regions that experienced the early digital switchovers, some viewers on the Devon and Carmarthenshire will need to retune on Wednesday. However, viewers of some relays must not retune.
at800 Freeview retunes/ Freeview 2020 vs 4G mobile - play Ofcom channel bingo
at800 Freeview retunes/ 1st May 2013 retunes for Norfolk and Suffolk using Tacolneston and Kings Lynn
at800 Freeview retunes/ Two final Freeview retunes in Scotland on 24 and 31 July 2013
at800 Freeview retunes/ Digital Dividend Sale: possible services
at800 Freeview retunes/ 29th May 2013 retunes for Oxfordshire and East Midlands
at800 Freeview retunes/ 29th May 2013 retunes for Oxfordshire and East Midlands
at800 Freeview retunes/ You may have retune your Freeview equipment today in West and Southwest Wales