Safeguarding broadcast TV radio to beyond 2040
Millions of homes and businesses across the UK
enjoy and rely on broadcast services, but their
future is uncertain. We at FREESAT SPARES fully support this campaign and hope to keep the UKs TV networks Free* & accessible in as many ways as possible.
Dont Get Turned Off!
Broadcast TV and radio play an important role in our lives
– providing everyone with access to national events like
the Coronation, live news, sport, and entertainment. They
keep us informed and bind us together as a nation. But
despite the importance of these services, their future is not
guaranteed.
What is going to Happen
Current Government policy means that broadcast TV and
radio - traditional services delivered through an aerial
- are only guaranteed until 2034. It is critical that the
Government safeguards the long-term future of these
services to ensure that free-to-air broadcast TV and radio
continues to be available across the UK.
That is why the Broadcast 2040+ coalition has been set
up. The Broadcast 2040+ campaign brings together a
range of voices with a shared goal – to secure the future of
broadcast TV and radio to 2040 and beyond. We want the
Government to guarantee that these important services
will continue to be available to the millions of viewers and
listeners that rely on them.
This is an issue of fundamental national importance.
Broadcast services are important to millions of viewers
and listeners across the UK, but some groups depend on
them more than others. The people who value broadcast
the most are often those who have the least. This includes
the most vulnerable members of our society, such as older
people, people who are digitally excluded and people on
lower incomes. People in rural areas, with less access to
high-quality broadband, are also more reliant on broadcast
services. Broadcast TV and radio does not require a
superfast broadband connection or expensive monthly
subscriptions – ensuring that everyone can receive great
quality content.
Get Involved
The Broadcast 2040+ campaign is supported by a
growing number of partners. It is currently made up of
30 organisations including advocacy groups, charities,
membership organisations, and broadcasters, who each
believe that broadcast services are important and want to
see them protected.
If you’re interested in joining or for more information about
our campaign, please email:
contact@broadcast2040plus.org or visit our website:
www.broadcast2040plus.org
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