Euronews and Africanews have officially launched as FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channels on Freeview, available on LCN 257. This means audiences across the UK can now access high-quality international news directly on their TVs, completely free of charge.
With this launch, Euronews and Africanews become part of Freeview’s growing lineup of hybrid streaming news and entertainment channels. Freeview, the UK’s Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) platform, already hosts several well-known global news networks. Viewers can tune into channels like NHK, France24, Channel News Asia, and Newsmax, among others. The addition of Euronews and Africanews brings even more diversity to the platform, providing fresh perspectives on European and African news.
Euronews has been a leading source of news in Europe for over 30 years, delivering in-depth analysis and fact-based journalism. Africanews, on the other hand, focuses on news from across the African continent, covering politics, business, culture, and more. Now, both of these trusted news brands are easily accessible to UK households through Freeview.
Maxime Carboni, Chief Business Officer at Euronews Group, said, “We are thrilled to expand our reach in the UK through our partnership with Freeview, enabling UK viewers to stay informed on the latest developments in Europe via Euronews, and across the African continent through Africanews. In the current global context, we have seen a growing demand for our media globally as audiences seek reliable, independent and fact-based journalism – a hallmark of our group for over three decades.”
Tanya Kronfli, founder and managing director at Global Distribution Services, said, “We are thrilled to bring Euronews and Africanews to Freeview audiences, offering premium content through an innovative and scalable distribution model. Our partnership with Synapse allows us to maximize monetization while delivering a superior viewing experience and also collecting consent of the viewers on all UK DTT platforms including Freeview and Freely.”
By adding Euronews and Africanews to Freeview, UK audiences now have even more options to stay informed about global events. Whether it’s breaking news from Europe, important developments across Africa, or in-depth journalism on global affairs, these channels provide high-quality coverage for free. This move also highlights the continued evolution of Freeview, as the platform embraces hybrid streaming models to bring more content to viewers without requiring subscriptions or expensive equipment.
Euronews and Africanews are available on Freeview LCN 257 and make sure you are connected to the internet for the Freeview-enabled TV or set-top box. If you can’t see the new channels, try rescanning your Freeview channels to update your lineup. As Freeview continues to grow its FAST channel offerings, viewers can expect even more diverse content in the future. The platform’s hybrid streaming model is changing how people consume news and entertainment, making premium content more accessible than ever before.
Furthermore, for UK audiences, this is a fantastic opportunity to stay connected with trusted journalism from Euronews and Africanews, all while enjoying the convenience of Freeview’s free streaming service. Tune in today and explore the latest news from Europe and Africa, right from your TV.