A BritBox app will be added to iQ set top boxes from August, which follows the exit of BBC First channel.
UKTV channel also upgrades to HD from August 18.
New channels including NatureTime, The Outdoor Channel and Vevo music video channels are coming soon:
The Outdoor Channel (ch.131): Outdoor Channel is all about real life adventure, celebrating life in the great outdoors and the personalities that go with it.
NatureTime (ch.134): It’s time to get closer to nature. Loved by all ages and stages, NatureTime is a channel that features compelling wildlife and nature stories from around the world.
Vevo pop (ch.806): The latest hit music videos from the biggest artists! From Lady Gaga to Billie Eilish, all your faves are right here!
Vevo retro rock (ch.809): From the ’80s to today, guitar-driven videos that keep the volume turned up to 11. Foo Fighters, Gun’s N’ Roses, Greta Van Fleet, System of a Down and more!
Vevo ‘90s (ch.808): The Vevo ’90s channel features artists of all genres, from grunge to gangsta, the decades biggest videos are here. Artists featured are Nirvana, Mariah Carey, TLC, Tupac & more!
Vevo 2K (ch.807): Vevo 2K features the most iconic videos and artists from the new millenium. The channel features artists like 50 Cent, Britney Spears, *NSYNC and more!
Stephanie Quinn, Director of Content Partnerships – Foxtel Group, said: “We’re committed to providing our customers with the best value experience alongside a diverse and premium content library as part of their Foxtel subscription. The addition of BritBox to Foxtel enhances our British content offering on the platform, alongside new genre-focused channels for our customers to enjoy.”
BritBox will be one of 18 apps available on Foxtel alongside Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, YouTube, Paramount+, Apple TV+, Stan, ABC iView, SBS On Demand, 7plus, 9Now, 10 Play, ABC Kids, Optus Sport, F1® TV, Vevo and DocPlay.
Note: Apps available on Foxtel require an internet connection, iQ3, iQ4 or iQ5. Some apps require additional subscriptions. New channels referenced require an IP connected iQ4 or iQ5
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