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Freeview Outage Report in Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

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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 Aberdare, Wales

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

Freeview Outage Chart in Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales 02/28/2026 16:40

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Most Reported Problems

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

  1. TV (91%)

    TV (91%)

  2. Total Blackout (5%)

    Total Blackout (5%)

  3. Internet (2%)

    Internet (2%)

  4. Wi-fi (1%)

    Wi-fi (1%)

  5. E-mail (1%)

    E-mail (1%)

  6. Phone (%)

    Phone (%)

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Freeview Issues Reports Near Aberdare, Wales

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

  • IanCleverly06 Ian Cleverly (@IanCleverly06) reported from Trethomas, Wales

    Just an FYI @DMAX_UK but you've just showed Series 3 Ep10 of #Archer, when the Freeview EPG (and your website) has you showing the correct in order Ep 9. It has the same down for the Sat midnight showing (ie Ep 10 is listed in you'll show Ep 9)

  • MichaelLeeLewi4 Michael Lee Lewis (@MichaelLeeLewi4) reported from Aberdare, Wales

    @kieranjameen Kieran cancel it, my sister did with hers and hasn't missed it, you can buy internet freeview boxes now and you can download all the apps onto them, no monthly payments then, just for what you choose to, much cheaper

  • dave_maydew Dave Maydew MW0DCM (@dave_maydew) reported from Tonyrefail, Wales

    @FreeviewAdvice @arqiva More disappointed, but I suppose I've got to accept it, after totally cutting the cord. I do have a tech question though. I'm using the Plex Media Server for Freeview, but the supplied EPG by Gracenote is terrible, is there a XML file of the one you use on the Android app

Freeview Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • MagicSky_UK Nick Francis (@MagicSky_UK) reported

    @BBCNews wonderful new Webb telescope images, yet we now have to watch on Freeview in standard definition as no HD signal 🤷.

  • se6london SE6London (@se6london) reported

    I have a 50" Roku TV just purchased from Argos. I am in a weak reception area, if I scan on a good day I have HD freeview channels. If I turn on the TV next day and signal is weak the HD channels are completely removed and I have to do another scan - super annoying @HisenseUK

  • h11rstie Stuart Hurst (@h11rstie) reported

    @TalkTalk Hi could you tell me if freeview is down in the BB7 area thanks

  • oliver_shergold Acid 🇺🇦 Mouse (@oliver_shergold) reported

    @lungz77_ @foxylocksy1 I have got Sky with basic Netflix coming Friday, maybe I will be able to see it. I had to do something to escape Freeview. It's that bad tonight I've got Heartbeat on. 😐

  • kevinr_ryder kevin ryder (@kevinr_ryder) reported

    @TalkingPicsTV Wish your encore service was on Freeview play so much easier and more viewers for you

  • RockcliffeFiles Rockcliffe Files (@RockcliffeFiles) reported from Werrington, England

    Warning, stupid question incoming, does a Freeview tele just simply plug into an old skool aerial?? My mum wants a new TV but doesn’t have cable. I’m assuming so? I’ve had cable since the early 90s so haven’t had to faff on with aerials for 30 odd years !!!

  • ReubenHerbert1 Reuben Herbert (@ReubenHerbert1) reported

    @thefulltoss @hainba67 Participation numbers in all sports are in decline regardless of whether its on freeview tv. The downward trend has been since the late 1980s. My research shows its more likely down to the fact sport is not played in state schools rather than tv.

  • JohnLoony John Cartwright (@JohnLoony) reported

    Great Movies Action channel (Freeview 42). “The Apocalypse” A disaster movie that is so apocalyptically bad that it hasn’t got enough budget for cgi of devastation. Just gormless characters watching TV news, or watching the devastation (neither of which is visible to the viewer).

  • Emma97745369 Emma (@Emma97745369) reported

    @lilfatkitten @virginmedia @harminderd82 It’s not easy is it. Customer service was so condescending too, fella I spoke too, just wow! Also told me I could not use the freeview that’s built into the tv, which I now know is utter rubbish. They need training

  • adam_markson Adam Markson (@adam_markson) reported

    @FreeviewAdvice Thank you, but this still doesn't answer my question. My question was does Freeview itself (i.e. the management of Freeview) not have the authority to remove certain TV channels if they think another broadcaster could provide a better service for both Freeview and the public?