The government has announced the renewal of the five DTT multiplexes - in effect guaranteeing the future of Freeview until at least 2034.
Two of the multiplexes, Multiplex 2 and Multiplex A, were due to expire next year but remain in the hands of their respective owners with the long-term licence renewal.
"Today we are guaranteeing the future of Freeview TV and a diverse range of much-loved news, entertainment and documentary channels well into the 2030s," said media minister John Whittingdale.
"Securing the future of Freeview means people can continue to enjoy its great content while we also protect a vital medium for our public service broadcasters so they can serve audiences in the years to come."
Freeview launched in 2002 as a replacement for the failed ITV Digital and currently broadcasts over 90 TV channels and almost 30 radio stations with coverage at 99% of the UK.
Neil Wilkes
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