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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

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

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

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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.

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Metz MQE7600 (65MQE7600ZUK)

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

What Hi-Fi?

Hisense U7Q Pro review: sensational value

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

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!

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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?

Sharp GK4245K (70GK4245K)

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

What Hi-Fi?

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.

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

Could it beat our current 32-inch favourite?

What Hi-Fi?

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.

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

Freely just got two useful new features – and the streaming service is now available on these smart TVs

The free live TV streaming service Freely is getting two exciting new features this month, and they could save you a lot of time searching its library.

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More UK Smart TVs get a completely free service that rivals Sky

New TV brands are set to offer the Freely free streaming service, making it more accessible to UK viewers.

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Freely’s next upgrade will bring 16 new free channels to the streaming service – here’s the full list

Freely is the go-to for on-demand streaming and live TV viewing, now it's getting ready to bring 16 new channels to the platform.

Your Smart TV might be getting 16 new channels for free – here's how to check

TVs with Freely will be able to stream a host of new channels "in the coming month".

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Channel 5's rebrand offers a 'significantly expanded range of content' for the streaming generation

Channel 5 is seeing a new rebrand this year.

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What Hi-Fi?

Freely has added four new channels, and it's good news for history and sci-fi nerds

PBS America is one of the free channels on offer

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Freely's free TV streaming is coming to Amazon Fire TVs – but not to Fire TV Sticks, sadly

There'll be even easier viewing of UK channels on some of the best cheaper TVs.

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Simplestream To Highlight Channel Studio Enhancements At IBC2024

It also will feature LiveStream Scheduler’s new multi-platform live streaming capability

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Hisense U7N review: a budget mini-LED 4K TV that out-performs its price

The Hisense U7N joins a packed mini-LED TV market and demonstrates itself as an excellent budget option.

What Hi-Fi?

Freely is coming to more TVs, including Panasonic OLEDs – here’s why you should care

Toshiba, Panasonic, Sharp, and Metz join Hisense and Bush as Freely TV expands its roster

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Freely is growing, with Panasonic, Toshiba, Hisense and more TVs to host the free TV streaming service in 2024

Already available in Hisense and Bush TVs, Freely is coming to four more smart TV brands, including Panasonic, Toshiba and more.

WhatToWatch

The newest free streaming service is now available to use on new TVs

You can now buy TVs that support the new Freely free TV streaming service, with options from Hisense and Bush.

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