Australia: Freeview FV mobile app launches
November 7, 2016
Freeview has launched a new mobile app, Freeview FV, allowing Australian viewers to watch live streaming of 16 TV channels and catch-up content from the free to air networks on the go.
Live-streaming channels available at launch include: ABC, SBS, Seven, Channel 9, TEN, ONE, ABC2/ABC KIDS, ABC ME, ABC News 24, 7TWO, 7Mate, 7Flix, Racing.com, 9Gem, 9Go! and 9Life. More live channels will be added as they become available. Consumers will also have access to catch-up content from all the free-to-air networks including SBS On Demand, ABC iview, PLUS7, 9Now, and tenplay.
Freeview CEO Liz Ross commented: “This is a fantastic new way for people to enjoy TV on their terms and never miss a thing, especially when they’re on the go. It’s great news for viewers and we’ve worked hard to create a powerful, simple and user-friendly experience.”