Big Freeview Shakeup Coming, And Streaming Is The Cause
Freeview plans major channel reshuffle as streaming surge creates space crunch. Reorganization could affect 30+ channel numbers
Jul 10, 2024 5:21pm
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Or Goren
Wide-ranging editor and writer with many years of experience, from news and finances to entertainment and technology.
Based in London, I'm the founder and editor-in-chief of Cord Busters.
I cut the TV cord back in 2014 and never looked back. I watch a lot of TV, and thankfully I can choose whatever I want to watch without depending on archaic channels.
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