What is / who are Freeview?
Freeview is the name behind Digital Terrestrial Television in the UK. They control 4 out of the 6 multiplexes (the others are controlled by D3&4 and SDN). Freeview is marketed by DTV Services Ltd, a company run by three shareholders — the BBC, Crown Castle International and BSkyB. DTV Services Ltd was established to promote Freeview by utilising the complementary skills and expertise of the three. The only company that you may not have heard of is Crown Castle, but they have been in the transmission industry for many years, and own many of the transmitters around the country. More information on Freeview can be found here.
