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Freeview Outage Report in Pontefract, City and Borough of Wakefield, England

Problems detected

Users are reporting problems related to: tv and total blackout.

The latest reports from users having issues in Pontefract come from postal codes WF7.

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 Pontefract, England

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

Freeview Outage Chart in Pontefract, City and Borough of Wakefield, England 12/05/2025 14:05

December 05: Problems at Freeview

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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 (6%)

    Total Blackout (6%)

  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 Pontefract, City and Borough of Wakefield, England

The most recent Freeview outage reports came from the following cities: Doncaster, Wakefield, Leeds, Castleford, Pontefract, Barnsley and Normanton.

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City Problem Type Report Time
United KingdomDoncaster TV
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United KingdomWakefield TV
United KingdomLeeds TV
United KingdomCastleford TV
United KingdomLeeds TV

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Freeview Issues Reports Near Pontefract, England

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

  • NeelyFanForever ☘️NeelyFanTerry ☘️ (@NeelyFanForever) reported from Garforth, England

    @MaddFan1 Same thing happened to me a few years ago, I was quite happy watching @AJEnglish on Freeview and then suddenly it went on to freeview HD, which my box wasn't. My problem was finally solved when they started broadcasting live on Youtube.

  • ElGaineseo Simon 💙💛 (@ElGaineseo) reported from Leeds, England

    @Philips @philips_uk @FreeviewTV I recently purchased a Philips Ambilight 55PUS8204/12 55" Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR LED TV with Google Assistant does it support Freeview play as I can't get the apps to work.

  • SJIFreddyFan82 Sarah Jane Illingworth 😷💗 (@SJIFreddyFan82) reported from Castleford, England

    I feel this thing of channel 4 and 5 and Freeview going down was a publicity stunt to add to all the fuel crisis today. **** you channel 4 and 5.

  • ElGaineseo Simon 💙💛 (@ElGaineseo) reported from Leeds, England

    @Philips @philips_uk @FreeviewTV @PhilipsCare I recently purchased a Philips Ambilight 55PUS8204/12 55" Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR LED TV with Google Assistant does it support Freeview play as I can't get the apps to work.

  • NEFamilyFun Sam Rickelton | North East Family Fun (@NEFamilyFun) reported from Leeds, England

    @Sharon43068108 Very annoying! They are now showing the same match on BBC 1 AND 2. We are in a hotel room son only have Freeview. Going to watch Bridget Jones Diary on itv2 - I have my fingers crossed it's not too rude for the kids 🤣 (from what I remember, I think it's ok)

Freeview Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • EarsAllex Room Z (@EarsAllex) reported

    Currently using an external aerial & dish to receive Sky & Freeview. Is it possible to remove dish & aerial & get both down a fibre optic phone line?

  • LeachSie sue leach (@LeachSie) reported

    @AnnieCricket At that time we switched to Virgin but have subsequently returned to sky following problems with getting decent tv service through virgin. My parents just use a freeview box for their tv or you can get tv with inbuilt freeview now

  • PalfreyHenry henry palfrey (@PalfreyHenry) reported

    @nickjfrost And now from usa nato a un production staring lots of **** with money n guns theres never been one like it enjoy it on freeview its big its huge its coming soon we proudly present ww3 pkease be advised it may cause death so wear appropriate clothing dont be shy join right on in

  • 2_Wheeled_Wolf @2_Wheeled_Wolf 🇪🇺 (@2_Wheeled_Wolf) reported

    @PidginPosting to be expected for Gobby Bigot News, the **** channel has been deleted from my freeview recorders.

  • pratab_a Pratab Ali (@pratab_a) reported

    🙏 @4Viewers @All4 for LiveTV mode on your app. Freeview TV signal decides to be unstable just when I want to watch channel 4! #BelgianGP

  • JohnMcCullough6 John McCullough (@JohnMcCullough6) reported

    @AlexKane221b You will be pleased to learn that the Freeview Christmas movie season starts really early on 8th September, probably channel 52. 95% will be pretty awful but there will always be a few gems.

  • Northern_Guru Steven A. Wall (@Northern_Guru) reported

    @virginmedia But it has still been out for 13 days so far. Also having to use Virgin Mobile data to check for updates on what amounts to a very lacklustre service. A neighbour has had to spend over £200 to get a freeview aerial fitted just so that his wife doesn’t miss her soaps.

  • ClaireMenzies12 Claire Menzies (@ClaireMenzies12) reported

    @David_Dimbleby “I want never gets & jealousy gets you nowhere” coz someone else has done the right thing & left the Cronyism of the Toff run BBC! @BorisJohnson I refuse to watch BBC programs coz their boring reality Tv, repeats & got not no substance meaning, Freeview is bad too

  • DrMikePerry Mike Perry (@DrMikePerry) reported

    EarthxTV a new TV station on Freeview starts this 7pm this evening with a programme is about faith leaders calling on global leaders and communities to take action on climate change. Seems to be a from Us & focussing on environmental and justice issues, no idea on pedigree…

  • sarahn0801 Sarah Malyon (@sarahn0801) reported

    @BBCiPlayerForum anyone help with solutions for how I can get iPlayer working again on my freeview TV? Not fire stick or Roku apps etc. get error 02056 (think it’s that number). I’ve logged out and back on, removed and reinstalled but still no luck. TIA