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Reports

A False Comparison: Digital Switchover and Freeview Switch-off
A report from Christy Swords, founder of Swords Consulting. Proponents of early Freeview switch-off cite the precedent of Digital Switchover (DSO) where the terrestrial transmission network was migrated from analogue to digital. This report argues that the comparison is misleading.

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Attitudes to a Potential Terrestrial TV Switch Off

Broadcast 2040+ polling shows that while awareness of a potential switch off is low, public support for protecting terrestrial TV is strong, deep rooted, and cuts across age, income, and political affiliation.

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What a Terrestrial TV Switch Off Would Do to Public Attitudes to the BBC

Broadcast 2040+ polling shows that a move to a digital only BBC would fundamentally alter how the public views, uses, and values the organisation.

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Digital Poverty Alliance Report: Safeguarding Britain’s Social Resilience
A report looking at the critical role of terrestrial television to Britain’s social resilience

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EY Report: The costs and risks of switching to internet distribution for all broadcast TV
A report assessing the risks and costs of a switchover to IP-only TV distribution

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EY: TV distribution after 2034

A report looking at why it cannot be assumed that broadband will offer a universal solution for all of the UK

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Silver Voices: Safeguarding Universality

Silver Voices, an over-60s campaign group, conducts research into the value of broadcast services for older people across the UK.

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Ipsos:  The Importance of Digital Terrestrial Television and Broadcast Radio
Our partner, Arqiva,  partnered with Ipsos, to better understand the continued value of Freeview and broadcast radio.

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Polling into why voters want their MP to protect broadcast
A survey in key constituencies that found 75% of voters want their MP to actively support the continued provision of broadcast.

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