[arista]

Broadcasters aim to secure future of free-to-air service
on smart-TVs in move
that could challenge YouView platform


[The BBC, Channel 4 and ITV have
agreed a £100m-plus deal to secure
the future of Freeview with plans to
launch a new service for internet
connected TV sets that some
have dubbed a "YouView killer".
The public service broadcasters,
along with transmission company Arqiva,
are investing the money in Freeview Connect,
offering their TV channels and on-demand
services – BBC iPlayer, ITV Player and 4oD – available
as standard on smart TVs with broadband connections.
They are launching Freeview Connect
after scaling back their investment in YouView,
although they remain shareholders
in the rival internet-connected TV service.]


http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...onnect-youview