Freenet TV

Freenet TV connect is Media Broadcast GmbH's HbbTV-based application portal that enhances the traditional DVB-T2 HD television experience by seamlessly combining broadcast and broadband services.

Accessible directly on compatible Smart TVs and receivers, the portal provides viewers with a unified gateway to live IP channels, broadcaster catch-up services, media libraries, on-demand content, applications, news, weather, and personalized information without requiring separate app installations. Internet-delivered channels are integrated directly into the TV channel list, allowing users to browse them just like traditional broadcast channels.

Description

Freenet TV connect is the HbbTV application portal provided by Media Broadcast GmbH to extend the capabilities of the Freenet TV platform beyond terrestrial broadcasting. By combining DVB-T2 HD with broadband connectivity, the portal delivers a hybrid television experience that combines linear television and interactive services within a single user interface.

Through the portal, viewers can access additional IP-based television channels, broadcaster media libraries, video-on-demand services, streaming applications, news, weather, and other interactive content from their television. Internet channels are integrated into the standard channel list, allowing users to switch between broadcast and online content using their remote control.

DOTSCREEN is responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of the HbbTV portal, ensuring compatibility across a wide range of connected TV devices while continuously evolving the user experience.

Impact

The renewed Freenet TV connect portal strengthens Media Broadcast's hybrid television ecosystem by providing seamless access to IP channels, broadcaster media libraries, and interactive services through HbbTV. By integrating broadband-delivered content directly into the traditional TV experience, the platform extends the value of DVB-T2 HD and supports Media Broadcast's strategy of combining broadcast and connected television services. The platform is a strategic component of Media Broadcast and has seen subscriber growth surpassing more than 1 million since the portal has been launched.