New Service - pre-launch:

LCN		Service Name	Multiplex	SID
-		Not labelled	BBC B (PSB3)	20032		Hidden Service

The service is currently carrying a hidden version of  Legend Xtra, with no service name label and no LCN assigned.

Legend Xtra is currently carried on the local mux on LCN 51. 

This service was added during the evening of March 24th.

Renamed Services:

LCN		Service Name	Multiplex	SID		Former Name
5		5	Freely IP	38145		Channel 5
253		5 +1	SDN (COM4)	13024		Channel 5+1

Service Name labels changed as Channel 5 becomes 5.

Service Removals:

LCN		Service Name	Multiplex	SID
572		3ABN	SDN (COM4)	16264			IPTV Streaming Channel.	#1
573		New Media TV	Comux (L-Mux)	33664		Limited Coverage	IPTV Streaming Channel.	#2
584		EXTREME CHANNEL	SDN (COM4)	16176			IPTV Streaming Channel.	#3

  

New Services:

LCN		Service Name	Multiplex	SID
364		POP+1	Comux (L-Mux)	33792		Limited Coverage	IPTV Streaming Channel.
572		3ABN	Comux (L-Mux)	33088		Limited Coverage	IPTV Streaming Channel.	#1
573		New Media TV	SDN (COM4)	16360			IPTV Streaming Channel.	#2

 

#1  IPTV streaming channel 3ABN has moved from SDN to the local mux.

#2  IPTV streaming channel New Media TV has moved from the local mux to SDN.

#3  IPTV streaming channel EXTREME CHANNEL has been removed after a few months (launched 12th June 2024).

#4  Kids IPTV streaming channel POP+1 has launched on the local mux.

EXTREME CHANNEL is now available via the Channelbox IPTV portal on channel 561.

 

 

Other changes:

Also on the local mux SID 33280 POP & SID 33472 Tiny Pop have been re-flagged as type 12 - data broadcast service (previously type 1 - digital television service). 

This correctly reflects their status as streaming services.

Service Removal:

LCN		Service Name	Multiplex	SID
585		GINX TV	SDN (COM4)	16182			IPTV Streaming Channel.	#1

#1  IPTV streaming channel GINX TV has been removed after just a few months (launched 17th July 2024).

 

 

Renamed Services:

LCN		Service Name	Multiplex	SID		Former Name
8		London TV	Comux (L-Mux)	32842		London Live	TSID 32778 (London) Only
405		That's Oldies	MTN (G_Man)	30657		That's Fabulous	Manchester Area Only

Strictly speaking, London TV isn't just a rebrand. There has been a transfer of ownership and a relaunch.

New services for devices only connected to the internet:

LCN		Channel Name	Category
37		True Crime	IP Only Devices
38		Legend	IP Only Devices
49		PBS America	IP Only Devices
50		True Crime Xtra	IP Only Devices
51		Legend Xtra	IP Only Devices
304		GB News	IP Only Devices
451		QVC	IP Only Devices
453		QVC 2	IP Only Devices

 - These services are now available on internet connected devices.

Following these updates the PBS America and Watch Free UK apps will be available in the On Demand section.

Renamed Services: 

LCN		Service Name	Multiplex	SID		Former Name
46		That's TV 3	D3&4 (PSB2)	8700		That's Christmas
47		GREAT! romance	Arqiva B (COM6)	27296		GREAT! christmas
149		That's TV 3 MCR	MTN (G_Man)	30657		That's Christmas MCR	Manchester Area Only

Services reverting to their usual names following seasonal rebrands. 

Service Removals:

LCN		Service Name	Multiplex	SID
354		POP MAX	Comux (L-Mux)	33344			Limited Coverage.	#1
458		Create & Craft	Arqiva A (COM5)	23328				#2
559		Filmstream	SDN (COM4)	16388			IPTV Streaming Channel.	#3

#1 POP MAX has been removed following the end of broadcasts and removal of video audio streams on December 1st.

#2 Create & Craft has been removed following the end of broadcasts with the channels closure on October 25th due to insolvency.

#3 IPTV streaming channel Filmstream has been removed after a few months (launched 20th March 2024).

 

 

EPG Changes (Aerial & Hybrid Services): 

LCN		Service Name	Multiplex	SID		Old LCN
354		Tiny Pop	Comux (L-Mux)	33472		359			IPTV Streaming Channel.	#1
359		Pop Player	SDN (COM4)	12960		364			IPTV On Demand Portal.	#2

#1 Tiny Pop has moved to LCN 354 taking the channel number released by the closure of POP MAX.

#2 Pop Player has moved to LCN 359 taking the slot released by the movement of Tiny Pop. 

 

 

EPG Changes (Internet & Hybrid Services):  

LCN		Service Name	Multiplex	SID		Old LCN
53		BBC Scotland	DVB over IP	37260		63			Except Scotland.	#1
63		BBC ALBA	DVB over IP	37259		64			Except Scotland.	#2

#1 BBC Scotland has moved to LCN 53 from LCN 63. BBC Scotland is on LCN 8 in Scotland.

#2 BBC ALBA has moved to LCN 63 taking the slot released by the movement of BBC Scotland. BBC ALBA is on LCN 12 in Scotland.