VisionTV Freeview platform unveiled

Hybrid TV technology provider and channel aggregator VisionTV is to stream over 20 channels to connected Freeview HD set-top boxes and integrated TVs in the UK. 

VisionTV’s channels are available via a range of set-top boxes and TVs from brands including Samsung, LG, Sony, Toshiba and Sharp.

Channels on the service cover entertainment, news, sports, shopping and religion and include both international and English-language services.

Channels available include China’s CCTV News and Bon TV, Vox Africa and TV/C News from Africa, Ben TV and OH TV from the Caribbean, Middle East entertainment channel Gem TV, British Asian channel Prime TV, religious channels the Islam Channel, Peace TV, Peace Urdu and Glory TV, and shopping channel Best Direct.

“VisionTV delivers a wider range of international-flavoured channels for UK Freeview audience. The commanding market share in Freeview HD connected devices in people’s homes warrants broader, more compelling content and VisionTV reflects this,” said VisionTV parent Vision247’s CEO Petra Oblak.

“With culturally diverse channels, VisionTV can reach and engage ever growing international audiences on Freeview HD platform so viewers can keep up to date with what is going on in their native country while also being entertained, informed and educated.”