Independently, a new free streaming service, supported by the UK’s public service broadcasters, is due to launch in the second quarter of 2024. Produced by Everyone TV, the organization jointly owned by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5, Fraley aims to To provide live TV over broadband, live channels and on-demand content accessible through smart TVs connected to the Internet.
The service, integrated into the next generation of smart TVs, is designed to enhance the viewing experience with features such as pause, resume, and access to multiple episodes.
Key details of the user interface have been unveiled, showcasing a seamless transition between live and on-demand content from UK broadcasters. Independently eliminates the need for a dish or aerial, allowing the TV to be placed anywhere in the home with a Wi-Fi connection.
Features of the service include a MiniGuide, a pop-up interface when changing channels. The option to browse via the Frilly button on the remote and the seven-day TV guide are accessible via the guide button on the remote.
Vestel, the manufacturer behind more than twenty TV brands, has been announced as an additional smart TV partner for Freely through a five-year agreement. EveryoneTV is also collaborating with UKTV to introduce free-to-air channels such as Dev, Drama, Tomorrow, and W2Freally.
Sarah Milton and Karl Pfeiffer, Joint Chief Product Officers of EveryTV, said: “We’ve built Freedom with the needs of British audiences in mind, giving them the freedom to choose how they want to watch. Want, with all your favorite shows from the UK.” ’s leading broadcasters all in one place for free.”
Freely is expected to launch in Q2 of this year, reflecting evolving audience preferences and catering to the changing landscape of TV consumption.