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Sky's biggest free TV rival is still great – but there's a hidden catch you need to be aware of first

The first Freely box has changed its terms and conditions – so double check the small print

T3 · Jan 13

Sky's biggest free TV rival just added another new channel to give you a money-saving option

Freely continues to expand, with another free channel added to the EPG

T3 · Dec 9, 2025

The free TV box that rivals Sky and Virgin is back in stock at last – and it's even had an upgrade

You can get the Netgem Pleio Freely box once more, just in time for Christmas – we called it "remarkable" in our review

T3 · Dec 5, 2025

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The Sky-busting free TV box we called "remarkable" is back in stock – but be quick as it could sell out again

The Netgem Pleio box comes with Freely preinstalled and Android TV – it also sells out as quickly as they can be made

T3 · Nov 28, 2025

Forget Sky and Virgin Media, this tiny device comes with all major UK TV channels for free – plus Netflix, Apple TV, Disney+ and more

You can now add Freely streaming to any TV with Netgem's Android-powered Pleio puck

T3 · Nov 21, 2025

Netgem Pleio review: the UK's first Freely set-top box is finally here

Pleio is a rival to Sky, Virgin Media and even Google TV, as it promises everything in a single, tiny device – here's our in-depth review

T3 · Nov 21, 2025

The UK's free TV services are under threat, but broadcasters are fighting back

Freeview is the bedrock of terrestrial TV in the UK, but some networks are worried it could disappear in future

T3 · Nov 18, 2025

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Hisense U7Q Pro (65U7QTUK Pro)

Are its impressive features, specs and price enough to make this Hisense another great 2025 TV bargain?

What Hi-Fi? · Nov 14, 2025

Sky and Virgin Media's biggest free threat now comes from projectors too, not just streaming TVs

The expansion of Freely now reaches Hisense laser projectors

T3 · Nov 6, 2025

Free Sky and Virgin rival officially breaks cover – this is the box that could do it all with no monthly fees

Humax has confirmed its first Freely box – before pulling the webpage down again

T3 · Nov 1, 2025

All UK TV viewers getting a new free channel – and the return of a much-loved comedy favourite

Warner Bros. Discovery is making one of its paid TV exclusives available to all for free

T3 · Oct 23, 2025

Freely plans to add even more new channels in 2026, and I’ve spotted one that’s perfect for cinephiles

Blaze, Bloomberg News, and True Crime UK are just some of the exciting new free channels landing in 2026.

TechRadar · Oct 15, 2025

Free Sky and Virgin TV rival continues expansion with multiple new channels on their way

The UK's free TV streaming alternative, Freely, is set to grow further in 2026 with multiple new partnerships announced

T3 · Oct 14, 2025

Sky and Virgin Media getting rival TV streaming box with all major channels for free

A Humax Freely box has leaked and should be available soon – you'll be able to stream TV and record shows

T3 · Sep 30, 2025

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T3 · Sep 26, 2025

Free Sky TV rival gets exclusive channels from one of the UK's biggest broadcasters

Three new stations from Channel 4 can only be watched on Freely, giving fans extra shows to stream

Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025

Channel 4 becomes first public sector broadcaster to launch channels on Freely

The streaming site gives households access to free-to-air channels via the internet, alongside on-demand content, without the need for an aerial.

What Hi-Fi? · Sep 9, 2025

Metz MQE7600 (65MQE7600ZUK)

Venerable German brand Metz turns to Tivo, Freely and Quantum Dots to try and make its mark on the UK.

T3 · Aug 8, 2025

Hisense U7Q Pro review: sensational value

Big screen, big value: Hisense's Mini-LED is a great option where affordability and features are concerned

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T3 · Aug 1, 2025

Sky and Virgin Media just got a free rival box that could convince you to ditch the monthly payments

Freely has finally moved onto streaming devices, at last!

What Hi-Fi? · Jul 30, 2025

Freely unveils its “affordable” alternative to Sky Stream, due out later this year

Freely is releasing a streaming box of its own

What Hi-Fi? · Jul 14, 2025

Sharp GK4245K (70GK4245K)

It turns out that a sub-£500 70-inch TV with Tivo and Freely smarts can actually be good. Go figure.

T3 · Jul 10, 2025

Roku gets a feature update to make viewing more personalised

It's going to be even easier to find your next binge watch on a Roku TV.

What Hi-Fi? · Jun 25, 2025

This UK brand has launched the country’s "smallest Full HD TV with Freely support"

Could it beat our current 32-inch favourite?

T3 · Jun 12, 2025

Roku TVs switch to free Sky rival with more than 55 channels and catch-up content

Roku has signed a deal with Freely to add the streaming platform to future TV models.

T3 · May 16, 2025

BBC to rival Sky with subscription-free UK TV box and 100s of channels

The BBC's director general has laid down plans for a BBC TV box

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