The Government must guarantee access to Freeview and aerial radio beyond 2040

Unless the Government takes such action ahead of the World Radiocommunication Conference in November 2023 the spectrum of frequency allocated to Digital Terrestrial TV (Freeview) may be lost and the services disbanded.

Millions rely on Freeview/broadcast TV and radio to keep in touch with society.

Silver Voices, which advocates for the over 60s, argues that internet-based services are less reliable and much more costly.

Poorer households are already cancelling streaming services because of the cost-of-living crisis.

Protecting Freeview will prevent millions of older people and other vulnerable groups, at risk of loneliness and depression, from being excluded from public information and entertainment.

The battle to save traditional broadcast and radio beyond 2040 has ramped up further with Silver Voices launching a petition calling on the Government to take action.

If you wished to view or/and sign this petition click here

Broadcast 2040+ is a coalition of organisations across the UK, including Age UK, Silver Voices, the Rural Services Network and broadcast infrastructure company.

The story recently featured in the Express newspaper and the full artcile can be read here.