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Reports
Silver Voices: Media Green Paper MP Briefing
Following a Westminster Hall debate on the Media Green Paper last week, campaign partner Silver Voices calls on MPs to reject a rushed 2034 switchover, back 2044 as the government's own least risky option and sign the campaign's open letter.
DCMS Green Paper: Broadcast2040+ Response
Broadcast2040+ submitted a report in response to the Government's Green Paper. Where the Government proposes a 2034 DTT switch-off, B2040+ strongly supports extending DTT to 2044, protecting universal television access for millions of viewers.
DCMS Green Paper: Mathew Horsman Response
Independent media expert Mathew Horsman has published a response to the Government's Green Paper on the direction of UK media. Horsman outlines the cost and social equity implications of a 2034 switch-off. He argues that delaying the decision to 2044 gives the required time to accommodate additional, necessary analysis.
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DCMS Green Paper: Swords Consulting Response
A report by Christy Swords, founder of Swords Consulting, has been published in response to the government-issued Green Paper, and includes discussion on the future of TV distribution. Swords argues that an early DTT switch-off in 2034 would be "unprecedented" in complexity, scale, and cost, with any benefits it delivers "marginal at best".
DCMS Green Paper: Silver Voices Response
In July the government issued a Green Paper and public consultation on a "new strategic direction for UK media" seeking views on a variety of issues including the future of TV distribution. Campaign partner Silver Voices' response calls on the government to choose 2044 as the minimum responsible timetable for a transition away from DTT.
Scotland Backs Freeview Until 2044
New polling commissioned by the Broadcast2040+ campaign shows overwhelming support among Scottish adults for protecting free-to-air television beyond 2034. The polling assesses public attitudes, the implications of an early switch-off, and why Scotland's connectivity challenges make continued access to Freeview particularly important.
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The debate on Freeview's Future - let's talk numbers
Observations on market forecasts for Freeview penetration and the implications for timing and cost of a transition from broadcast to internet-delivered TV, by independent media expert Mathew Horsman.
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.
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.
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.
Digital Poverty Alliance Report: Safeguarding Britain’s Social Resilience
A report looking at the critical role of terrestrial television to Britain’s social resilience
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Unpacking the Content Investment arguments in the debate on the future of Freeview
Independent media expert, Mathew Horsman’s paper examines claims that an early closure of the UK’s Digital Terrestrial Television network would release substantial additional funding for original British television content.
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