英国考虑在2030年代前结束免费地面电视, UK considers ending free terrestrial TV by 2030s, sparking concern over affordability and access.

联合王国政府正在审查Freeview的未来,可能到2030年代结束免费地面电视,并转向互联网流,这引起数以百万计的家庭的担忧,特别是老年人和低收入家庭的担忧,他们依赖这项服务获得可及的、负担得起的电视。 The UK government is reviewing the future of Freeview, potentially ending free terrestrial TV by the 2030s and shifting to internet-based streaming, sparking concern among millions of households, especially older adults and low-income families who rely on the service for accessible, affordable TV. 反对改变的请愿书已经吸引了近10万个签名, 批评者警告这项行动会迫使昂贵的宽带用户使用宽带, 并有扰乱紧急广播的风险。 A petition opposing the change has drawn nearly 100,000 signatures, with critics warning the move would force costly broadband subscriptions and risk disrupting emergency broadcasts. Sky认为过渡可以让电视现代化, 减少公共支出, 官员表示他们致力于确保没有人被抛在后面, 并将很快决定是否将Freeview(Freeview)延展至2034年以后。 While Sky argues a transition could modernize TV and reduce public spending, officials say they are committed to ensuring no one is left behind and will decide soon whether to extend Freeview beyond 2034.