whilst the information was good I have the reverse of the problem I had. What is now happening, is the BBC channels are now doing what some of the channel were doing (picture freezing) and other chan... See more
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Despite my 3* rating we like the new Freely TV streaming service a lot and use it in preference to Freeview free to air because the picture quality is better, especially for the channels broadcast in... See more
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A bit of a mixed bag. Very good and fast TV guide linking to channel changes. Way better than Sky stream puck, which continually freezes and crashes. Fewer HD channels though and picture quality is no... See more
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Jason was unable to fix the problem
Jason was unable to fix the problem - only able to get BBC1 & 2, STV, iPlayer and STV player - all other channels were there on the initial installation but stopped allowing us to access them - couldn't re-instal - email sent to us for tech. support asked far too many in-depth questions - gave up!
19 May 2026
Reply from Freely
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback.
We appreciate you describing your experience with channel availability following installation. In some cases, resolving issues like this can require more detailed troubleshooting information so the Technical Team can properly investigate the setup and narrow down possible causes.
We understand this process may have felt a little overwhelming, and we'd like to invite you to give us a call so we can help move things forward.
If you'd like to call us via the phone number listed on this page: https://www.freely.co.uk/help/faqs/contact-us and ask for the Reviews Team. We'd be more than happy to go through the Tech Team email with you, and help to get you back to enjoying free UK TV.
Thanks again for your feedback.
Lots of problems, terrible. ETV303 errors.
Bought a Sharp TV that uses Freely as it's TV facility.
Soon found that I had to log in to various services to watch even things like BBC and ITV which I gather is because it uses my internet despite having an aerial attached. This means it is using my home internet data and bandwidth for watching free tv channels which should be unnecessary.
But then I found the big issue: after a few days I found I was getting errors (ETV303 error code) stopping me from watching even BBC or ITV. I searched online, retuned, did all of the recommended stuff but it still took a few days before my service resumed.
Then this same issue seemed to hit me about every two weeks. It was asking me for my postcode then telling me the local channels weren't available.
Put up with it for a couple of months of these regular issues but enough was enough and I took the TV back for a refund.
Sorry Sharp, I thought the TV was great but spoilt by Freely.
18 May 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Freely
Thanks for taking the time to share such detailed feedback.
We appreciate you outlining the experience you had while using Freely. Freely delivers channels over the internet, which is why access to services such as BBC and ITV requires an internet connection even where an aerial is also connected to the TV.
Freely also combines live TV with on-demand content, so you can pause or restart programmes directly from the guide. This is why compatible apps require being signed in.
We appreciate you sharing your experience and have noted your comments regarding both reliability and overall usability.
Thanks again for your feedback.
Reply from Freely
Thanks so much for the 5-star review!
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave your feedback.
One of the handy things about Freely is being able to browse live TV and on-demand content together in one place, making it easy to jump between what’s on now and programmes available to catch up on.
Thanks again for your support 🙂
I regret buying this tv
I upgraded my tv in size from a ROKU to a hisense freely. No return button between channels. Home page does not have spotify and cant download.always trying to promote pay for channels like now and disney. Cant rearrange apps to keep the ones you use together. Regrwt buying this tv
17 May 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Freely
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback.
We appreciate you outlining the experience you’ve had since moving to a TV with Freely built in. Features, app availability and interface behaviour can vary depending on the TV manufacturer and operating system being used, which can sometimes make the experience feel different compared to other platforms viewers may be used to.
We understand the points you’ve raised around navigation, app organisation and promoted content, and we’ve noted your feedback.
Thanks again for sharing your experience.
Bought a TV with freely on having a lot…
Bought a TV with freely on having a lot of problems with programmes not working, channel freezing, coming up with technical errors. Very frustrating!
8 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Freely
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback.
We understand your experience hasn’t been as expected. Issues such as freezing, playback interruptions or technical error messages can sometimes be influenced by factors relating to the device setup, network environment or how the TV is communicating with the platform at the time.
Our Support Team can look into all of these details with you and help to make sure that you're getting the seamless experience we aim to provide. You can reach our Support Team here: https://www.freely.co.uk/help/faqs/contact-us
Thanks again for reaching out, and sharing your experience.
Since I used your advice I no longer…
Since I used your advice I no longer get any itv channels is there any way I can cancel freely or do I need to buy a new tv
15 May 2026
Reply from Freely
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback.
Freely is built into the way that compatible TVs and streaming devices deliver channels, so it isn’t something that can be separately cancelled or removed in the way a subscription service can.
There can be a number of factors that can affect channel availability depending on the setup and connection environment involved.
We’d really like the chance to take another look at this with you and review what’s already been tried. You can contact us here: https://www.freely.co.uk/help/faqs/contact-us and ask for the Reviews Team.
Thanks again for your feedback.
Unfortunately the person i talked to…
Unfortunately the person i talked to did not have the knowledge about the Freely TV,s and could not answer my question
15 May 2026
Reply from Freely
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.
We appreciate your comments and understand your concern regarding the support experience you received. Freely is available across a wide range of different TVs and streaming devices, so in some cases the information available can vary depending on the specific model or manufacturer involved.
We’ve noted your feedback, as providing clear and informed support is something we take seriously.
Thanks again for sharing your experience.
ETV303 error code a constant feature on…
ETV303 error code a constant feature on several channels and according to the website the only way to resolve this it to reconfigure the channels which is time consuming and only resolves the issue for the day. Same thing next day but no other solutions from customer services. Was far better off with Freeview.
17 May 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Freely
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us.
We understand it’s not ideal when a step only provides a temporary improvement rather than a lasting resolution.
In some cases, repeated channel or service errors can be influenced by a range of factors relating to setup, connection environment or how the device is communicating with the platform at the time, which can require further investigation beyond the initial troubleshooting steps.
We'd welcome the opportunity to take another look at this with you. Please contact us here: https://www.freely.co.uk/help/faqs/contact-us
and ask for the Reviews Team, who can review what’s already been tried and offer further support.
Thanks again for your feedback.
Reply from Freely
Thank you for leaving us a 5-star review!
We're delighted to know that the problem was solved. We know clear guidance can make all the difference when trying to resolve an issue, so it’s lovely to hear this was your experience.
Freely also makes it easy to move between live TV and catch-up viewing, so if there’s ever something you miss, you can jump straight into available on-demand content from the guide.
Thanks again for taking the time to share your feedback 🙂
Good Service
The interaction and patience in taking me through the various steps to resolve the issue was excellent
14 May 2026
Reply from Freely
Thank you for the 5 stars!
We place a lot of importance on making sure viewers have access to support that's quick and easy to follow. We're delighted to hear that you had a positive support experience and that the guidance provided helped work through the issue step by step.
A feature many viewers find handy is being able to pause and rewind live TV, giving a bit more flexibility if you need to step away from something you’re watching.
Thanks again for taking the time to leave your feedback 🙂
Very helpful service
Ellie was the person I had a conversation with over issues with Freely on the TV. She was brilliant and tried to help me as much as she could. Unfortunately I gave her incorrect details so things didn't work out well. This wasn't Freelys mistake it was mine. The help I received was first class and it warranted 5*
13 May 2026
Reply from Freely
Thanks so much for the 5-star review!
Taking the time to work through issues carefully and provide as much help as possible is exactly the kind of support we aim to deliver. We’re thrilled to hear you had such a positive support experience with Ellie.
Don't worry about the details, these things can happen, and it’s great to hear the experience still left a positive impression overall.
One of the useful things about Freely is being able to access live TV over broadband without needing an aerial, giving viewers a bit more flexibility around where they watch.
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave such kind feedback, and if you ever need any assistance, you're always welcome to get in touch 🙂
First line service responsive but did…
First line service responsive but did not resolve the issue (no ITV channels receivable). Escalated now to tech support.
15 May 2026
Reply from Freely
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
We appreciate you outlining your experience so far, and we're happy to hear you found the support responsive. Some issues can require additional investigation depending on the channels or services affected, so escalation to the Tech Team helps ensure the right checks can be carried out.
We thank you for your patience while this is looked into further.
Thanks again for your feedback 🙂
Number of freely channels not requiring an ariel is still too low
While response was quick. Real problem with freely is, its whole point is channels with no need for an ariel. But 2 years on a significantly large number of freeview channels are not available on freely without an ariel, like sky news, arts, mix,quest, really, great tv channels, that's tv channels,tlc and so on. There seems to be no urgency in acquiring missing channels or attempting to communicate when their addition will happen.
15 May 2026
Reply from Freely
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback.
We appreciate your comments regarding channel availability and understand the importance of having access to a wide range of channels over broadband without needing an aerial connection.
Freely continues to grow and evolve, with channels and services becoming available over time depending on broadcaster participation and platform support. We also understand your comments around communication and visibility of future additions.
Thanks again for the 4-star review, we appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
I felt the problem was not as…
I felt the problem was not as postulated by the operative and was left unresolved.
14 May 2026
Reply from Freely
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback.
We appreciate you outlining your experience and understand your concerns. In some cases, issues can involve a number of external factors which may require additional checks or monitoring before service returns to normal.
We’d be more than happy to take another look at this with you. You can get in touch via our contact page here: https://www.freely.co.uk/help/faqs/contact-us and ask for the Reviews Team. We can review what’s already been tried so far and offer further support. 😊
Thanks again for your feedback.
Helped me find a solution to my problem…
Helped me find a solution to my problem in a prompt manner .
14 May 2026
Reply from Freely
Thank you for the 5-star review!
We’re thrilled to hear a solution was found quickly and that the support provided helped get things sorted quickly. Delivering clear and efficient support is standard practice for us, but we still love seeing this reflected in reviews!
One of the many handy things about Freely is being able to browse live TV and catch-up content together through the guide, making it easy to jump back into programmes you may have missed.
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave your feedback 🙂
I bought a Fire TV with Freely on just…
I bought a Fire TV with Freely on just recently and I am somewhat disappointed with the experience from my old Freeview one! For some unknown reason the ETV guide doesn’t seem to what to load only five channels display the rest don’t! I’ve checked my internet connection and it’s fine for other apps installed!!
13 May 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Freely
Thank you for sharing your experience.
We understand your experience hasn’t yet matched expectations. Where guide data or channels are not loading correctly, this can sometimes be related to how the device is communicating with the service at the time, even where other apps appear to be working normally.
You may find this guide for missing channels helpful, which covers some common checks: https://www.freely.co.uk/help/faqs/missing-tv-channels
If you’d like further help looking into this, our Support Team can be contacted here: https://www.freely.co.uk/help/faqs/contact-us
We would welcome the opportunity to look into this with you, and make sure you're getting the experience we aim to provide.
Thanks again for your feedback.
Reply from Freely
Thank you for the 5-star review!
We’re really pleased to hear you had a positive support experience. Providing helpful, efficient and friendly service is exactly what we aim for, so it’s great to know this came across during your contact with the team.
Something many viewers find useful with Freely is how easy it is to jump from live TV straight into catch-up content without needing to swap inputs or devices.
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave your feedback 🙂
Reply from Freely
Thank you for the 5-star review!
We’re delighted to hear you had a positive experience with the support provided. Delivering clear, professional and approachable help is something we put a big focus on, so it’s wonderful to know this came across in your experience.
One of the great things about Freely is the flexibility it offers, as long as you’ve got WiFi and power, you’re not tied to a traditional aerial setup, making it much easier to enjoy live TV in different rooms or spaces around the home.
If you ever need any further help, we’re always happy to assist. Thanks again for your kind feedback 🙂
Still stuck with freely tv that still…
Still stuck with freely tv that still does not work and locked out.No investigation help given very poor response
12 May 2026
Reply from Freely
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback.
We understand things are not working as expected in your case, and we appreciate you outlining your experience.
Further investigation can sometimes depend on the specific setup and connection environment involved. We may also suggest speaking with your device manufacturer or internet provider to help rule out any wider device or connectivity issues, but this doesn’t mean support from our side ends there.
Our aim is always to help narrow things down as thoroughly as possible and avoid unnecessary troubleshooting where we can.
If you’d like us to take another look at this, you can reach us here: https://www.freely.co.uk/help/faqs/contact-us
and ask for the Review Team, who can take a look at what has been tried and offer further support.
Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review today.
Reply from Freely
Thanks for leaving feedback with us today.
We appreciate your comments and understand that clear information around app availability is important.
Freely works across a range of compatible TVs and streaming devices, and available apps can vary depending on the manufacturer and model being used.
If you’re unsure which apps are available on a device, keep in mind that apps vary by device, and the device manufacturer may be able to help.
Thanks again for sharing your feedback.
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