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Freeview Outage Report in Preston, Lancashire, England

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The latest reports from users having issues in Preston come from postal codes PR1.

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.

Problems in the last 24 hours in Preston, England

The chart below shows the number of Freeview reports we have received in the last 24 hours from users in Preston and surrounding areas. An outage is declared when the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line.

Freeview Outage Chart in Preston, Lancashire, England 11/30/2025 14:30

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Most Reported Problems

The following are the most recent problems reported by Freeview users through our website.

  1. TV (90%)

    TV (90%)

  2. Total Blackout (7%)

    Total Blackout (7%)

  3. Phone (1%)

    Phone (1%)

  4. Internet (1%)

    Internet (1%)

  5. Wi-fi (1%)

    Wi-fi (1%)

  6. E-mail (1%)

    E-mail (1%)

Live Outage Map Near Preston, Lancashire, England

The most recent Freeview outage reports came from the following cities: Poulton-le-Fylde, Blackburn, Preston, Ormskirk, Longridge and Lytham St Annes.

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City Problem Type Report Time
United KingdomPoulton-le-Fylde TV
United KingdomBlackburn TV
United KingdomPreston TV
United KingdomOrmskirk TV
United KingdomBlackburn TV
United KingdomBlackburn TV

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Freeview Issues Reports Near Preston, England

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in Preston and nearby locations:

  • johnworthy27 john worthington (@johnworthy27) reported from Preston, England

    @chloesammike @andywigmore @KayBurley Don't worry you can still get Sky news on channel 132 on your Freeview box. Thick ****.....

  • Robbo72uk Andy Roberts (@Robbo72uk) reported from Southport, England

    Virgin tv and broadband gone down yet again. Resorting to Freeview right now. The picture quality is actually much better than Virgin...AND no glitches and constant picture breakup!!

  • groovicat groovicat 💚 (@groovicat) reported from Adlington, England

    @Sillyshib Heartbeat, ssshhh, it's never been off. You can watch Heartbeat every day on freeview

  • iainsykes2014 Iain Sykes (@iainsykes2014) reported from Blackburn, England

    @KarmaUnc @GMB @joshwiddicombe Yes, but the BBC is a significant contributor to Arquiva who own the masts. They also support Freeview and Freesat.

Freeview Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • spacemanfranko Franko (@spacemanfranko) reported

    @TheVikingDane @GayTory You only need a TV License if you watch/record live television on any service (e.g. BBC1/C4/Freeview, Sky,Virgin) or if you use iPlayer. BBCs goons rely on self incrimination so don't ever let them in unless they have a warrant and police/official present.

  • gg_poulloin ggpoulloin (@gg_poulloin) reported

    .@FreeviewTV phew, the new weather patterns of rain that lasts for days. And the awful #Freeview TV, where you search for something to watch and find nothing. And oh the adverts that go on and on and on...

  • WhispersAngel Rosie needs a new Hip, not a Jab Matthew (@WhispersAngel) reported

    What ******** is up with Freeview tonight?

  • Kevthegod1 Kevthegod (@Kevthegod1) reported

    @GBNEWS @Jacob_Rees_Mogg We have no need for World service, s4c , education programming, local radio, support for Freeview/sat infrastructure, free TV for over 75s, etc , etc ?? Plus it's public not state

  • BRIANAL07933883 BRIAN ALLEN (@BRIANAL07933883) reported

    @_RiCERiCE_ @FreeviewTV Sign in to Freeview Play and accept the terms and conditions this should solve the problem

  • Blockbustargirl Natasha (@Blockbustargirl) reported

    I didn't think I could watch the Oscars cos I don't have Sky Showcase, was about to turn the tv off, thought I'd try Sky Arts (its on Freeview so I can get that channel) on the off chance its on there and it is, I've never watched the Oscars before just seen clips #Oscars

  • BobScot48804242 Bob Scott (@BobScot48804242) reported

    @RyanMcM89 @hothorrorqueen It's been on mine for ages too but I haven't tracked it down as a Freeview yet.

  • FreeviewAdvice Freeview Advice (@FreeviewAdvice) reported

    @EvelynS51868235 Hi Evelyn, I am sorry to hear that you are having with your Freeview reception. I can confirm that there are no issues with the Crystal Palace transmitter. So we can look into this for you, can you please send us a DM? Thanks, Dylan

  • glum_gary Glum Gary 🇬🇧 (@glum_gary) reported

    Braverman will not back down to out of touch lefties. BBC Parliament freeview 232.

  • rcmxnovas ‘ elle ✧ (@rcmxnovas) reported

    @natsbeIoved i don’t have sky HELP my stupid flat has freeview👎