英国计划在2034年之前终止Freeview,转向仅供互联网电视,引发了对数字排斥和更高成本的担忧. UK plans to end Freeview by 2034, shifting to internet-only TV, raising concerns about digital exclusion and higher costs.

英国政府正在考虑在2034年之前逐步淘汰Freeview,转向仅供互联网电视, 这可能会排除农村或低收入地区的宽带服务不足的人. The UK government is considering phasing out Freeview by 2034, shifting to internet-only TV, which could exclude people in rural or low-income areas with poor broadband. 虽然94%的家庭有互联网接入,但人们越来越担心数字排斥问题,尤其是那些依赖免费电视节目的老年人和残疾观众. While 94% of households have internet access, concerns grow over digital exclusion, especially for older and disabled viewers who rely on free-to-air TV. 这一举动可能会迫使家庭每年为高速宽带支付高达200英的费用, 引发了一份请愿书, 有超过113,000个签名. The move could force households to pay up to £200 more annually for high-speed broadband, sparking a petition with over 113,000 signatures. 文化,媒体和体育部正在审查对数字包容性和紧急广播的影响,Freeview至少在2034年之前受到保护. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is reviewing the impact on digital inclusion and emergency broadcasts, with Freeview protected until at least 2034.