Obtain Freeview logos

Obtaining the Freeview, Freeview + and Freeview HD logos

Freeview is the UK’s free to air subscription-free digital terrestrial television service offering over 50 TV channels and over 20 digital radio stations. 

Virtually everyone (98.5%) will be able to receive Freeview when the UK completes digital switchover in 2012.

Freeview+ is Freeview’s digital recorder service, allowing viewers to record a series, record directly from a seven-day TV guide, pause live TV and store programmes.

Freeview HD is Freeview’s high definition TV service. When the World Cup took place in June 2010 Freeview HD was available to 40-50% of the UK population coverage rose to 60% by late 2010 and will reach 98.5% when switchover is completed in 2012.

To obtain the Freeview logos for your product, please follow the suggested steps below:

Step 1 – Conformance testing for the Freeview logos is run in parallel with 'digital tick' conformance testing. You must have a 'digital tick' licence in order to obtain Freeview certification.

Step 2 – Check your product meets the DTG’s requirements for DVB-T / DVB-T2 receivers / recorders. The DTG's requirements for compliant receivers are outlined in the D-Book, the specification for digital terrestrial television in the UK.

Step 3 – If your product meets the DTG’s requirements you can book a test slot at DTG Testing. For more information on booking a test slot visit the Book a product test page. 

Step 4 – If your product passes DTG test and conformance you can then apply for a Freeview Trade Mark Licence by visiting: www.freeview.co.uk/freeview/Marketing

Step 5 – Send 2 copies of the licence and DTG pass certificate to TML, Freeview, DTV Services Ltd, 27-29 Cursitor Street, London, EC4A 1LT.

Step 6 – Product is awarded the relevant Freeview logo

Note: Manufacturers must obtain approval from Freeview before producing any product packaging/ publicity materials featuring the Freeview logo.