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Freeview switch-off delayed as Burnham steps in

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is set to delay the planned switch-off of Freeview, the free-to-air digital terrestrial television service, according to The i Paper. The move pushes back the phasing out of the platform, which relies on the ageing aerial and set-top box infrastructure still used by millions of households. No new shutdown date has been announced, and the decision will affect how long the service continues to operate alongside streaming alternatives.

Source: Freeview switch-off delayed as Burnham steps in — The i Paper

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