Major TV networks combine to launch mobile app for live streaming and catch-up television

March 7, 2016 7:37

The Freeview Plus screen with its Red and Green buttons.

Free-to-air television industry body Freeview has this morning announced it is preparing to launch a combined mobile app for the major TV networks.

The Freeview Plus mobile app will provide access to all of the free-to-air networks’ live streaming and catch-up content across Plus7, 9Now, TenPlay, ABC iView and SBS OnDemand and appears to be a clear attempt to drive greater consumer engagement with the various network’s online TV services.

The move is likely to anger regional TV networks which are upset about the growing online push by metropolitan stations into their broadcast areas through online live streaming services.

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Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

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