TVPlayer


TVPlayer is an Internet television service in the United Kingdom, owned by international digital distribution company Alchimie. It access to free live television channel streams using a web browser or application software via big screen and small screen mobile devices. Alongside the free service, TVPlayer offers multiple no contract monthly subscriptions each carrying different premium live television channel streams.

History

TVPlayer was launched as Android and Apple iOS smartphone apps on 19 December 2013, compatible apps for Android tablet computers and the Apple iPad were released on 30 January 2014. Company representatives reported that TVPlayer had received 250,000 application software downloads within 28 days of launching.
Where Alchimie has been operating in mainland Europe and Australia for a number of years, TVPlayer is a service exclusively for the United Kingdom.
On 30 January 2017, TVPlayer announced it had launched compatibility for all Windows 10 devices. As of January 2017, TVPlayer application software had been downloaded 2.5 million times since inception and boasted over one million active viewers.

Accessing TVPlayer content

All TVPlayer apps can be used via devices connected to all 3G, 4G, and Wi-Fi Internet connections. Some channels are only available while using a Wi-Fi Internet connection due to licensing rights and legal restrictions. TVPlayer is a United Kingdom only service and offers streaming of up to 1080i video resolution depending on the playback device being capable. Two devices on the same account can stream subscribed content at the same time.

Available television content

There is a video on demand service allowing viewers to catch up on up to 30 days of television programmes. Some television channels aren't available on certain devices and software due to licensing rights and legal restrictions.
ChannelFree/Premium Pack
TVP OneFree
BBC OneFree
BBC TwoFree
ITVFree
Channel 4Free
Channel 5Free
BBC FourFree
Arcade CloudFree
QuestFree
Law & CrimeFree
Lifetime HDPremium Pack
TLCPremium Pack
History HDPremium Pack
Think HistoryPremium Pack
SpeciesPremium Pack
Think NaturePremium Pack
Discovery ChannelPremium Pack
DMAXFree
H2Premium Pack
Crime+Investigation HDPremium Pack
Think TravelPremium Pack
HumanityPremium Pack
Give Me FivePremium Pack
OkidokiPremium Pack
ReallyFree
HGTVFree
Quest RedFree
ITV2Free
ITV3Free
More4Free
ITV4Free
ITVBeFree
5StarFree
Food NetworkFree
4SevenFree
CBeebiesFree
CBBCFree
CITVFree
Food Network +1Free
ShowcaseFree
Notts TVFree
BBC NewsFree
CheddarFree
France 24Free
NHK WorldFree
NewsyFree
Fascination TVFree
TRT WorldFree