wedotv Expands Reach of FAST Channels with Freeview UK

The wedotv BIG stories and wedotv movies FAST channels are now accessible as DTT services on Freeview in the U.K.

Carriage is facilitated by Global Distribution Services, a content aggregator and distributor on Freeview, operating 140 TV channels. Working with Synapse, Global Distribution Services helps broadcasters and content owners launch and monetize channels across the U.K.’s free-to-air ecosystem.

Tanya Kronfli, CEO of Global Distribution Services, commented: “We are proud to support wedotv in expanding its footprint on Freeview. By leveraging Synapse’s technology stack—including FAST, SSAI, and CMP—we are enabling a seamless blend of linear broadcast and IP innovation. This launch reflects our commitment to delivering scalable, future-ready channel solutions while maximising reach and monetisation opportunities on the UK’s leading free-to-air platform.”

Philipp Rotermund, CEO of wedotv, added: “The launch of wedotv BIG stories on Freeview marks another important milestone in our U.K. expansion. We are delighted to strengthen our presence on the platform and to bring engaging, high-quality storytelling to a wider audience. With wedotv movies now available as a DTT channel powered by advanced ad-tech capabilities, we are combining the scale of broadcast with the precision and flexibility of digital.”