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Media Delivery

PBS America deploys Simplestream technology for Freeview Play launch

The broadcaster leveraged Simplestream's proprietary Media Manager and App Platform products

Media Delivery

Simplestream helps Sony’s POP Player burst onto Freeview Play

Younger viewers will be able to watch POP, Tiny Pop and POP Max shows on-demand.

Business

Arqiva “reluctant to invest” in Freeview Play expansion

Arqiva is said to be reluctant to invest further as Freeview Play will not rely on traditional broadcasting infrastructure.

Business

Channel 5 ‘may pass on investing in Freeview’ due to Covid-driven ad crisis

According to reports, Channel 5 can not justify the cost of joining the Freeview Play consortium during the coronavirus crisis

Media Management

Freeview Play tags Arqiva with Cloud-based metadata management system development

Solution aggregates, manages and delivers service and programme metadata from multiple sources for Freeview Play guides on connected TVs and set-top boxes

Technology

Arqiva powers STV’s restart services

Hybrid TV Service allows STV viewers to restart selected programmes

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BritBox lands on netgem.tv

netgem.tv adds 15 HD channels to its line-up

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BritBox confirms first distribution partners

Samsung, YouView, Freeview Play all sign-up

Content

Freeview Play reaches 20,000 hours of content

7 million devices sold since its launch in 2015

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Three UK announces netgem.tv offer

Includes latest titles from Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten TV and Hayu

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Freeview integrates on-demand into linear TV guide

Service's Channel 100 acts as a showcase for Freeview Play viewers

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Freeview launches new ‘Explore’ feature

Freeview Explore will demo core functionality and showcase day's best on-demand programming

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Vestel begins roll out of Freeview Play-enabled TVs

Vestel is preparing to launch a range of Freeview Play TVs. The move will significantly expand the presence of subscription-free, connected TV services in...