Sky: UK could retire DTT in the 2030s

Sky: UK could retire DTT in the 2030s

The UK can move fully to internet-delivered television in the 2030s if Government sets a clear timetable and invests in digital inclusion, according to Stream On: The Future of UK TV, independent research by Oliver & Ohlbaum, conducted for Sky. Based on a nationally representative survey of 1,000 UK TV viewers, consumer workshops and expert interviews, the report argues every UK household could have access to internet-delivered TV by the mid-203…

Sky-backed Study: Freeview Can End Sooner Than Expected

Freeview and Freesat could be switched off by 2034 – and new research from Sky claims only 330,000 households would be left behind. That’s the headline finding from a major study published this week, and it’s far more optimistic than the government’s previous estimate of 1.8 million households still needing help by 2035. But there’s a big “if” attached: it only works if the government announces a clear timeline around 2027, giving people seven y…

Research: definitive action on IPTV could minimise digital gap

Sky has published a report into internet-delivered TV. Based on research conducted by Oliver & Ohlbaum Associates (O&O), Stream On: The Future of UK TV explores attitudes towards internet TV provision as the DCMS and Ofcom consider options for the future of TV distribution. Drawing on data from a survey of 1,000 UK viewers, the report includes a number of key findings. Most viewers have already transitioned to IP-based TV, with 92 per cent repor…