What is Freely?
Freely is the free live TV service from the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5, streamed over broadband instead of through an aerial. It's built into many smart TVs sold since 2024, with no subscription.
Checked 4th November 2026.
Worth knowing
- Freely has a channel guide like Freeview's, and lets you catch up on recent programmes from the guide.
- It needs a TV Licence, like any live TV.
Answer checked by Tely. Prices from each provider’s own UK page, checked 4th November 2026. How we check. Reuse with credit: data for journalists.