Arqiva proposes slimmed-down Freeview network through to 2045

In evidence submitted to the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee’s inquiry into digital connectivity, the transmission provider proposed replacing the current six national DTT multiplexes with three DVB-T2 multiplexes after 2034 while maintaining coverage of 98.5% of UK households.

The proposal would reduce transmission costs and energy consumption by more than 40%, according to Arqiva, while preserving universal free-to-air television services.