Channel 4 disappears from TV boxes – see who's affected

The broadcaster joins ITV and the BBC in closing all satellite SD (standard definition) services and moving to HD (high definition) only.

But the move means that Channel 4 and its variants C4+1, E4 Extra, 4Seven, E4 (SD), More4 (SD) and Film 4 (SD) will not be available on select TV boxes from November.

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Channel 4 disappears from TV boxes – see those affected

Most viewers are unaffected by the move from SD to HD only for Channel 4.

However, from 28 November, Channel 4 and other associated channels will no longer be available on:

• Older set-top boxes (that need to be upgraded)
• Satellite – including Sky and Freesat

There will be no changes on Freeview and Virgin Media, while satellite viewers with HD boxes will also be unaffected, Channel 4 said.

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A Channel 4 spokesperson speaks to The sunsaid: “We are changing the technology we use to broadcast our channels to Sky and Freesat households so we can offer everyone the highest quality HD viewing experience and open up the potential for new services in the future.

“With Sky customers being encouraged to switch to HD boxes, this will only affect a very small number of viewers.

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“This follows similar steps from ITV and Sky earlier this year.

“All of our channels, along with a wide range of on-demand content, are also available on Channel 4 streaming via smart TVs, mobile, tablets and PCs.

“Sky customers can upgrade to new equipment free of charge.”