Freeview Outage Report in Sale, Trafford, England
Problems detected
Users are reporting problems related to: tv and total blackout.
Freeview is the United Kingdom's digital terrestrial television platform. It is operated by DTV Services Ltd, a joint venture between the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky and transmitter operator Arqiva.
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E-mailProblems in the last 24 hours in Sale, England
The chart below shows the number of Freeview reports we have received in the last 24 hours from users in Sale and surrounding areas. An outage is declared when the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line.
February 06: Problems at Freeview
Freeview is having issues since 07:40 AM GMT. Are you also affected? Leave a message in the comments section!
Most Reported Problems
The following are the most recent problems reported by Freeview users through our website.
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TV (92%)
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Total Blackout (4%)
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Internet (1%)
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Wi-fi (1%)
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E-mail (1%)
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Phone (%)
Live Outage Map Near Sale, Trafford, England
The most recent Freeview outage reports came from the following cities: Manchester, Stockport, Hyde, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Wilmslow and Newton-le-Willows.
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| Stockport |
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| Hyde |
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| Bolton |
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Community Discussion
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Freeview Issues Reports Near Sale, England
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in Sale and nearby locations:
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Paul Smith
(@thelobsterboy) reported
from
Manchester, England
I love these Freeview updates. Each time I rescan the television I seem to lose additional channels! I'm down to QVC, Free Sports and That's 70s and it's only 3pm!
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julie byrne
(@bulldogbyrne) reported
from
Hindley, England
Why do I keep paying for TV service which is shit @BTGroup I get better service on indoor freeview aerial
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Myles Winstone
(@quodignoratum) reported
from
Warrington, England
@TalkingPicsTV Definitely. We struggle getting Freeview and as you’re not on BT TV I’m missing my fix!
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Ronald Cross
(@west9426) reported
from
Warrington, England
@SkyUK I am about to cancel our Sky subscription too expensive and lots on Freeview for
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Simon Catterall
(@catterall_simon) reported
from
Ashton-under-Lyne, England
@Prof_Quiteamess Oo that’s clever. My Freeview recorder has broken :(
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will I am
(@lyond88) reported
from
Ashton-under-Lyne, England
So he did not take any notice of the customer just to get me of the phone I want a new TV box sent out ASAP please I have paid now for two months with no TV I am on freeview that's working fine I had new airel and that fine And looking for Creadit on my account for this time
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Honey Elusive & Exclusive
(@Braziliandoll2) reported
from
Salford, England
Videochat love? Please note I don't offer freeview verification but I can send my Twitter link my chat service is performed on Whastsapp, viber or Skype only Working till 10pm
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Sean Vickers
(@collegeflunky) reported
from
Radcliffe, England
@FreeviewAdvice any advice?Unable to watch terrestrial tv properly since Winter Hill update in August. Retuned Humax box and Hisense tv numerous times but still an issue #winterhill #freeview #
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patrick efc mc
(@chef247patrick) reported
from
Bolton, England
@steviemac2010 @LFC_NewStories Watch them cancel the freeview now
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Smoothste2
(@Smoothste21) reported
from
Sale, England
Is anything on TV tonight I'm bit bored today skts engineer came to mine to install but I was out so I called them tonight there installing it tenth Jan at least it's on my mobil until then I just got Freeview never mind I'll just chill out and watch Corrie ha
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Andy Barton
(@m7leicauser) reported
from
Comberbach, England
@FreeviewTV Thanks to Dan at Freeview, the aerial-out retune x2 seems to have cured the problem. 👍
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Gareth Richmond
(@garethrichmond5) reported
from
Bury, England
If anyone needs a football fix Copenhagen are playing some other Danish club behind closed doors on Freeview 64...... is this what it’s come to😂
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pepper brierley
(@pepperpotdog) reported
from
Oldham, England
Just watching @JohnNicholRAF on #smithsonianchannel on freeview ch 57 d-day and the dambusters! Damn good watch!
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Paul Williams✈️
(@PaulW_1) reported
from
Sale, England
@BigJetTVLIVE I named 3 airlines on the above. Why say 10mins if you knew it wouldn’t be. You still don’t get the hang of it. Most of the times when I watch the freeview there are so many errors in it it’s unreal. If you didn’t have enough time then that’s bad planning on your side
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Smoothste2
(@Smoothste21) reported
from
Sale, England
@nowtvhelp Hi I'm Steve Quinn WA15 9HN Can I ask u it's not fair where yr channels are on other services like sky arts sky news on Freeview where everyone has it and so much comedy even on movies MTV pure crap fox all usa can't u add CHS like W history Ch animal planet CI more tx
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Steve, just Steve
(@Northern_Steve) reported
from
Manchester, England
@mickmcfc1 I'll never know. I've pulled the cable out. BBC Parliament on freeview only from now on. They talk absolute bollocks but rarely about football. I'm in!
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Mike 🇬🇧 #Britishindependent
(@MikeBates04) reported
from
Manchester, England
@NetflixUK as gone shit pay to see old flims that you get free on Freeview so what's the point 👊👊👊👊👊
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mary whitfield
(@MaryMares81) reported
from
Salford, England
@FreeviewAdvice we have lost the majority of freeview channels having retuned a few times. Used the availability checker which says channels should be available, can you help? Thanks
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David Swindells
(@DavidSwindells1) reported
from
Macclesfield, England
Hope we don't get this warm weather very often.#freeview doesn't work because of the high atmospheric pressure apparently. How am I going to watch #loveisland
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Les Dawson and me #JC4PM2019 #LabourActivist
(@Like47) reported
from
Manchester, England
@gary_worden @cjssydney @cptcapitalg @FrogAlaPeche Poor people either don't have a TV or watch freeview.
Freeview Issues Reports
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:
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DEREK HUNT
(@Derek959Derek) reported
@GBNEWS come on guys sort this out. gbnews has pixilating screening interference uk GB News viewers in the UK have reported persistent pixelation and screening interference issues, especially on certain platforms like Virgin Media and Freesat. These problems are not universal across all channels, suggesting they are tied to GB News’s broadcast quality or transmission settings rather than your TV. 📺 What’s Happening Virgin Media users have noted regular pixelation on GB News (channel 604), while other channels remain unaffected. Rebooting the TV360 box doesn’t resolve the issue, and Virgin suggests checking local service status. BT/EE TV users have also reported widespread pixelation across multiple channels, with signal quality fluctuating despite strong signal strength. Upscaling problems: On newer 4K TVs, GB News looks worse compared to older HD sets. This is likely due to poor upscaling of GB News’s relatively low broadcast resolution. Frame rate reduction: Around mid-2024, GB News lowered its broadcast frame rate, leading to “webcam-like” quality on Freesat. Freesat confirmed they changed how the channel is broadcast, but offered no technical details. 🔧 What You Can Try Check service status: Use Virgin Media’s service checker or call their automated line (0800 561 0061) to see if there are local transmission issues. Run equipment tests: Most set-top boxes allow you to run diagnostics on signal strength and quality. Adjust TV settings: If you’re on a 4K TV, try disabling upscaling or forcing HD mode to reduce distortion. Alternative platforms: If interference persists, GB News may look clearer via Freeview or online streaming rather than satellite/cable. ⚡ Why It Matters The interference isn’t just a random glitch—it’s tied to GB News’s broadcast quality choices (lower frame rate, weaker resolution) and how different providers handle the signal. This means the issue is unlikely to be fixed by simple reboots or equipment swaps.
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Peter Wakefield
(@pbwake65) reported
Digital Transmission: In 1997, the BBC was compelled to sell off its domestic transmission networks, which eventually became part of Arqiva. This company now manages the infrastructure for the UK's current Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) network (known as Freeview).
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debating not cancelling
(@2Sides_1Story) reported
@donmcgowan You have to admit the BBC model and size is outdated. We have lots of freeview channels that do entertainment now and it could move what it thinks is value to a subscription service while keeping a world news channel at a very minimal cost. Which could then be covered by tax.
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Dave Allcock
(@ukaudiophile) reported
@Scotsman_Rob @SimonBatesUK Thete is no justification for state mandated support for a broadcaster, there's over 100 Freeview channels, how many get the licence fee?
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Dave Allcock
(@ukaudiophile) reported
@Scotsman_Rob @SimonBatesUK Thete is no justification for state mandated support for a broadcaster, there's over 100 Freeview channels, how many get the licence fee?
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debating not cancelling
(@2Sides_1Story) reported
@donmcgowan You have to admit the BBC model and size is outdated. We have lots of freeview channels that do entertainment now and it could move what it thinks is value to a subscription service while keeping a world news channel at a very minimal cost. Which could then be covered by tax.
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DEREK HUNT
(@Derek959Derek) reported
@GBNEWS come on guys sort this out. gbnews has pixilating screening interference uk GB News viewers in the UK have reported persistent pixelation and screening interference issues, especially on certain platforms like Virgin Media and Freesat. These problems are not universal across all channels, suggesting they are tied to GB News’s broadcast quality or transmission settings rather than your TV. 📺 What’s Happening Virgin Media users have noted regular pixelation on GB News (channel 604), while other channels remain unaffected. Rebooting the TV360 box doesn’t resolve the issue, and Virgin suggests checking local service status. BT/EE TV users have also reported widespread pixelation across multiple channels, with signal quality fluctuating despite strong signal strength. Upscaling problems: On newer 4K TVs, GB News looks worse compared to older HD sets. This is likely due to poor upscaling of GB News’s relatively low broadcast resolution. Frame rate reduction: Around mid-2024, GB News lowered its broadcast frame rate, leading to “webcam-like” quality on Freesat. Freesat confirmed they changed how the channel is broadcast, but offered no technical details. 🔧 What You Can Try Check service status: Use Virgin Media’s service checker or call their automated line (0800 561 0061) to see if there are local transmission issues. Run equipment tests: Most set-top boxes allow you to run diagnostics on signal strength and quality. Adjust TV settings: If you’re on a 4K TV, try disabling upscaling or forcing HD mode to reduce distortion. Alternative platforms: If interference persists, GB News may look clearer via Freeview or online streaming rather than satellite/cable. ⚡ Why It Matters The interference isn’t just a random glitch—it’s tied to GB News’s broadcast quality choices (lower frame rate, weaker resolution) and how different providers handle the signal. This means the issue is unlikely to be fixed by simple reboots or equipment swaps.
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debating not cancelling
(@2Sides_1Story) reported
@donmcgowan You have to admit the BBC model and size is outdated. We have lots of freeview channels that do entertainment now and it could move what it thinks is value to a subscription service while keeping a world news channel at a very minimal cost. Which could then be covered by tax.
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debating not cancelling
(@2Sides_1Story) reported
@donmcgowan You have to admit the BBC model and size is outdated. We have lots of freeview channels that do entertainment now and it could move what it thinks is value to a subscription service while keeping a world news channel at a very minimal cost. Which could then be covered by tax.
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Peter Wakefield
(@pbwake65) reported
Digital Transmission: In 1997, the BBC was compelled to sell off its domestic transmission networks, which eventually became part of Arqiva. This company now manages the infrastructure for the UK's current Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) network (known as Freeview).