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India Today launches on Freeview

Global Distribution Services has announced the UK launch of India Today TV, India’s leading English-language news channel, now available on Freeview Channel 258. This launch brings 24/7 news coverage directly to millions of UK households. Rooted in India Today’s grounded journalism, the channel delivers a 360-degree view of national and international affairs, reflecting every voice […]

July 17, 2025

OUTtv launches FAST channel on Freeview UK

OUTtv, the LGBTQ+ streaming service, is continuing to expand its UK footprint with the launch of its FAST channel, OUTflix Proud. on Freeview in the UK. Freeview audiences can now watch OUTflix’s signature mix of LGBTQ+ original series, reality shows, documentaries, and feature films without a subscription, as part of Freeview’s line-up. Originally a broadcast-only […]

June 18, 2025

Euronews, Africanews now on Freeview

Global Distribution Services has announced the launch of Euronews and Africanews FAST channels on Freeview LCN 257 in the UK. These channels are now part of the hybrid streaming news and entertainment lineup on the UK DTT platform.  Euronews and Africanews join a roster of global news channels already available on Freeview UK through Global […]

March 27, 2025

AIB welcomes Global Distribution Services

The Association for International Broadcasting (AIB), the industry consortium for global broadcasting, has announced the addition of Global Distribution Services (GDS) to its membership. GDS specialises in content aggregation, distribution and digital monetisation. It is known for its innovative approach to broadcasting and is the force behind FAST Freeview services including the multi-channel platform Channelbox […]

January 25, 2024

Horror channel NYX launches on Freeview

Horror channel NYX TV is now available on Freeview UK, channel 289, via a strategic partnership with Global Distribution Services. NYX curates an extensive, 24/7 collection of movies for connoisseurs of the horror genre. “We are thrilled to bring NYX into homes across Freeview UK in time for Halloween,” said Tanya Kronfli, managing director of […]

October 25, 2023

Mech+ launches on Freeview UK

Mech+, in partnership with Global Distribution Services, has launched its FAST channel on Freeview UK, channel 290. Mech+ is dedicated to bringing viewers the best in science, engineering, and robotics content including the popular robot combat competition series Robot Wars, remastered in HD for the first time. Robot Wars sees amateur and professional roboteers clash with […]

October 18, 2023