Independently, a free UK streaming platform, launched.

Independently, a new free streaming service has been launched in collaboration with UK broadcasters BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Paramount Global’s Channel 5.

Everyone TV, formerly known as Digital UK, a joint venture of broadcasters set up “to lead the evolution of free TV in the UK”, will launch at midnight London time on Tuesday. Later shared this news. It unveiled plans for the service in February, unveiling on Tuesday that it is “independently available through next-generation smart TVs now available for sale in stores and online.”

STV and S4C, the free-to-air public service broadcasters for Scotland and Wales respectively, will also bring their channels and on-demand content independently.

The key target audience for Freely is internet-only homes, which number around 4 million in the UK, but according to the streamer, this number is growing rapidly.

Freely available only in the UK and only on Smart TVs, but not on tablets or other mobile devices. Beyond Hisense, which was previously announced as a Freely Smart TV partner, it will also be offered by TiVo, a unit of Xperi, as part of its TiVo OS platform.

“Future-proof live TV for the age of free streaming. For the first time, viewers can stream live TV channels alongside on-demand content through their smart TVs, eliminating the need for a dish or aerial.” Hoy,” said the broadcasters behind the streamer. He also mentioned “world-first innovations for free TV”, such as the ability for viewers to switch seamlessly between live and on-demand content from UK public service broadcasters and live TV 15 Pause for minutes. Independently also provides easy access to more episodes of the show users are currently watching, as well as a familiar TV Guide function.

Freely’s On-Demand screen is similar to the one familiar from many streaming services, with top picks, trending content and a selection of different individual channels. Overall, the service promises “less scrolling, more viewing.”

The partners highlighted, “The new service marks the first time that all four of the UK’s public service broadcasters have come together to launch a streaming proposition, a collaborative journey to secure the future of free TV. marks the beginning of “Independent ensures that all audiences have easy access to a holistic free TV experience, however they choose to connect.”

Karen Clifton, the BBC’s director of distribution and business development, said: “The launch of Fraley is a historic moment for UK television. The collaboration between the UK’s public service broadcasters (PSBs) is key to connecting and protecting all audiences. is important as we move into the streaming era — and delivering live TV for free over broadband is a key innovation that will future-proof public service broadcasting.

Martin Goswami, ITV Group Strategic Partnerships and Distribution Director, added: “Bringing live-streamed channels and on-demand content together in Freely allows viewers to access British content as easily as possible, from a wealth of live and current programmes. Provides access to on-demand options.”

Grace Boswood, director of technology and distribution at Channel 4, said: “Independent will deliver the best of UK public service content globally, seamlessly and for free. It further supports Channel 4’s fast-forward strategy. Because we accelerate our transformation into the streaming age, ensuring our trusted, brand-safe content is available to everyone.

Watch a teaser video independently below.