New app from Freeview combines live video from all TV Networks

Freeview has confirmed it will launch a new mobile app in November, designed to give viewers a more convenient way to find and access to a wide variety of Live Australian TV Channels

Freeview is promising the mobile app will launch with more than 15 free-to-air channels delivered live however its yet to be confirmed what channels will be included. The free Freeview FV mobile app will also include catch-up content from all the free-to-air networks.

Australians’ TV viewing habits have changed dramatically in recent years with millennials abandoning watching video content by traditional broadcast methods. More details about the app will be released soon.

Freeview CEO Liz Ross said:

“For the first time globally, an FTA industry has united to create and deliver a powerful consumer experience. Freeview FV will deliver fantastic choice and convenience in one place, it is simple and-easy to-use, and it will meet the needs of audiences wherever they may be. From live streaming news and current affairs during the morning commute to catching-up on a favourite TV program on the way home, Freeview FV will completely revolutionise access to the free-to-air TV offering in Australia.”

Freeview FV features will include:

• Live-streaming from all the free-to-air networks
• Access to all catch-up TV
• Browse and search
• A free-to-air TV guide
• Recommendations