Everyone TV Sets Freely Launch

The new streaming service Freely, backed by BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5, has been slated to launch in Q2 of this year.

Everyone TV revealed the launch timeline with a first look at the user interface and features of Freely.

For the first time on a free service, viewers will be able to switch between live and on-demand TV from the leading U.K. broadcasters and take advantage of features such as pause, restart and access to more episodes without having to pay. Freely TVs can also be placed anywhere in the home where there is a WiFi connection, removing the need for a dish or aerial.

Manufacturer Vestel has come on board as an additional smart TV partner to offer Freely in a five-year deal.

Everyone TV is also working with UKTV to bring the broadcaster’s portfolio of free channels to Freely via broadband.

Sarah Milton and Carl Pfeiffer, joint chief product officers at Everyone TV, said: “It’s clear the way people are watching TV is changing, with more audiences switching over to a broadband-only connection. We’ve built Freely around the needs of British audiences, bringing them the freedom to choose how they want to watch, with all their favorite shows from the U.K.’s leading broadcasters all in one place for free. We’re really proud of what we’re launching with Freely and are excited about bringing major enhancements like the MiniGuide to viewers as Freely launches in Q2 this year.”

Atinc Ogut, VP of TV product management at Vestel, said: “We are thrilled to announce our further partnership and commitment to the latest innovation in television technology by offering customers TVs that are compatible with Freely. Freely offers a seamless and intuitive user interface that aligns perfectly with our mission to elevate the way people experience television. The collaboration not only enhances the functionality of our TVs but also empowers users to freely stream their favorite shows, live and on-demand, all from a single, unified platform. As one of the TV manufacturers now compatible with Freely, we’re proud to be setting the standard for the future of television.”