Overview This is a list of the current channels available on digital terrestrial television (DTT) in the United Kingdom, and those that have been removed. Almost all channels broadcast on DTT are free-to-air, with a limited number of subscription channels (requiring a subscription to a pay-TV package) and pay-per-view channels (requiring a one-off payment to view an event) also available. Most free-to-air channels are promoted as part of the Freeview line-up. The vast majority of multiplexed channels use DVB-T 64-QAM modulation, for PAL (576i), radio and interactive channels. HDTV (1080i) channels use DVB-T2 256-QAM modulation and H.222 transports, while local channels use DVB-T QPSK modulation. All HD channels are encoded in H.264 and subject to a MPEG-LA controlled transmission patent licensing tax which is included in the Freeview broadcaster cost and varies on viewership figures. This tax is currently paid via one of three registered licensees: the BBC, ITV and Sky plc. The SD channels continue to use H.262, which does not incur any additional transmission costs. Below is an overview of the multiplexes in use:
The PSB1 transport (operating name BBC A) is used solely for the standard definition PSB (public service broadcasting) services of the BBC. The PSB2 transport (operating name D3&4) carries only standard definition versions of both the commercial broadcasters' PSB services and some of their commercial services. The PSB3 transport (operating name BBC B) is used for HDTV versions of most of the BBC and commercial PSB services. The COM4 (operating name SDN), COM5 (operating name ARQ A) and COM6 (operating name ARQ B) transports, which are only transmitted from main transmission sites, carry only standard definition commercial services. LTVmux is a series of localised transports at certain transmitter sites carrying local and nationwide channels. Its availability is much less than that of the commercial COM transports. In addition to this, the NImux transport (operating name RNI_1) is only available in parts of Northern Ireland, and the GImux transport (operating name G_MAN) is only available in Greater Manchester.
Channel sections Abbreviations include:
Eng = England Scot = Scotland Wales = Wales NI = Northern Ireland CI = the Channel Islands GrLdn = Greater London and surrounding areas GrMcr = Greater Manchester and surrounding areas Limited = Only available to all viewers using Freeview HD or Freeview Play equipment
General Entertainment The channel numbers on Freeview (as of 19 August 2026) are as follows:
General entertainment: Local TV variations These regional channels are licensed by Ofcom under the Local Digital Television Programme, with That's TV currently broadcasting as a semi-national network (one which also uses the That's Christmas/That's New Year name over festive periods) with local opt-outs and a service streaming to the whole country via the VisionTV platform on channel 264 and as That's TV on Freeview channel 56. Local Television Limited has eight licences in the United Kingdom branded as Local TV with the channels being a simulcast of True Crime for most of the day.
High-definition These channels can be received on all DVB-T2 (Freeview HD & Freeview Play branded) equipment.
Children's
News
Text services
Streamed channels Interactive services for compatible receivers streamed from the Internet (Internet connection/compatible HD TV/box required).
Interactive These are services that are not designed to be channels but do show up on the EPG of the majority of Freeview TVs and boxes.
Adult These channels are not listed on Freeview's online TV Guide.
Radio stations
Unlike the TV channels, the radio stations only broadcast as audio-only services and the station's logo (and sometimes information) is displayed on the screen. On BBC radio stations there are also interactive services via the red button. Those stations also broadcast on analogue radio, Digital Audio Broadcasting and online. BBC local radio stations for England are in the section above this list, as well as those from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. (* - stations that timeshare with BBC Alba in Scotland)
Radio stations: BBC Local and Nations Radio variations In England and the Channel Islands, up to five BBC Local Radio stations are available over DTT. Availability of these stations varies, depending on how their FM and DAB broadcast areas align with locations of DTT transmitters. In Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, national radio services are broadcast in their respective nations. All these stations can also be found on the BBC Sounds or Radioplayer apps.
Channels removed from digital terrestrial television
These are channels that have been removed from digital terrestrial television. This does not only include rebranded channels, but channels that have ceased broadcasting.
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See also Digital terrestrial television in the United Kingdom Local television in the United Kingdom Freeview (UK) ITV Digital Top Up TV
Notes
References
External links Freeview – Channels Ofcom – Current TV broadcast licensees: Digital terrestrial television Ofcom – Look up TV broadcast licensees