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Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Preserve digital terrestrial television distribution to save Freeview

Open for signatures 30 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government’s White Paper on the future of TV distribution in the UK sets out its proposals to switch to internet-only TV in future. This is likely to have an impact on anyone living in a poor Internet location as it will end the current Freeview service.
The Government's White Paper makes clear that they intend to switch to internet-only TV in the future, which will be a problem for anyone in an internet blackspot. Many elderly people rely on TV as their only company on a daily basis. Once Freeview has gone, we believe it's a small step to charge per view for all TV, taking it away from the poorest in our society. Please help us save this precious service.

Timeline

27 Jul 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 30
Status Open for signatures
Department Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened 27 Jul 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 28 Jul 2026.