Sky Satellite TV Channel Changes: What’s New in January 2026

 Sky has begun 2026 with a wide-ranging update to its satellite TV platform, bringing channel closures, number changes and guide reshuffles across entertainment, factual, movies and sports. It’s one of the most noticeable Sky EPG updates in recent years and affects both long-standing viewers and casual users alike.

These changes will be rolled out this coming week, with updates arriving automatically via the satellite signal. Some viewers will notice channels missing, while others will find familiar channels sitting in new positions.

Channel Closures and Removals

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Paramount Channel : Why It Disappeared from TDT in Spain

 At the start of 2026, Spanish viewers switching on their televisions noticed a familiar name missing from the TDT lineup. Paramount Network, previously known as Paramount Channel, officially ended its free-to-air broadcasts in Spain, closing a chapter that had lasted more than a decade.

For many viewers — especially UK expats living in Spain — its disappearance marked the loss of one of the last easy-to-watch English-language channels available without a subscription.

So what exactly was Paramount Channel in Spain, and why did it disappear from TDT?

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Subtle Change on Sky TV - Have You Noticed?

 If you use Sky HD, Sky+ HD, or Sky Q, you may have noticed something slightly… off recently. Not a fault. Not an error message. Just a subtle difference that appears after a restart, power cut, or software update.

There’s been no big announcement from Sky, no email to customers, and no on-screen warning. Yet for many viewers, the experience of turning their Sky box back on has quietly changed.

For years, Sky’s satellite boxes relied on a small number of behind-the-scenes system channels. Most viewers never tuned to them deliberately, but they played an important role in how Sky boxes behaved — especially during setup, reboots, or when the system didn’t yet know where to go.

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How to Watch Six Nations 2026 on UK TV and in Europe

 The Six Nations 2026: TV Coverage, Fixtures & Why It Still Matters

The 2026 Guinness Six Nations Championship is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing editions in recent memory. Strong squads, historic rivalries, and a major UK free-to-air TV deal all combine to keep the tournament front and centre for rugby fans across Europe.

Winter Olympics 2026: TV Coverage Explained

 Winter Olympics 2026: TV Coverage, Broadcasters & What’s Changed

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games, officially known as Milano–Cortina 2026, will take place from 6–22 February 2026, with events spread across northern Italy. While the setting promises spectacular scenery — from Alpine ski resorts to historic Italian cities — the biggest talking point for many viewers will be how and where the Games can be watched.

Historic Court Ruling Cracks Down on IPTV Piracy in Spain

 In a bold escalation of Spain’s fight against digital piracy, a Provincial Court in Málaga recently handed down prison sentences of up to three years to the operators of the Servicio-IPTV network — a large-scale pirate IPTV service that illegally distributed premium television channels, including access to Movistar+ and other pay-TV content.

The ruling is being widely described in Spanish and international media as historic because it marks one of the first times that the Spanish judiciary has imposed actual imprisonment — not just fines — for piracy involving unauthorized television streaming.

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Italy’s Pirate IPTV Crackdown: Operation Switch Off Hits Before Winter Olympics

 Italy has once again made international headlines with a major anti-piracy operation targeting illegal IPTV networks, just days before the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics begin. The coordinated action, dubbed Operation Switch Off, represents one of the most ambitious efforts yet to dismantle large-scale pirate streaming services that have proliferated around the world.

At its core, Operation Switch Off was a multinational law-enforcement initiative led by the District Prosecutor’s Office of Catania and the Italian Postal and Cybercrime Police, with support from Eurojust, Europol, and Interpol. Authorities conducted 29 raids in 11 Italian cities and 14 countries worldwide, targeting a structured criminal network accused of distributing pirated content on an industrial scale.

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Quick Fix for BBC iPlayer VPN Errors on Fire TV Stick

 If BBC iPlayer isn’t working on your Amazon Fire TV Stick while you’re using a VPN, this video shows a simple and effective fix that often resolves playback and location errors in just a few minutes.

Problems like “this content is not available in your location” or endless loading screens are common when using a VPN, but in many cases they can be solved without changing devices or reinstalling apps.

Quick Fix for BBC iPlayer VPN Errors on Fire TV Stick

How to Install NordVPN on Fire Stick for BBC iPlayer & ITVX

 In this video, I show you step by step how to install NordVPN on an Amazon Fire TV Stick and connect to a UK server, making it possible to access geo-restricted content such as BBC iPlayer, ITVX, and Channel 4 when you’re outside the UK. The guide is designed to be easy to follow, even if you’ve never used a VPN or changed network settings on a Fire TV device before.

Building on the previous video where I explained what a VPN is and how it works in simple terms, this video focuses on the practical side: getting everything set up and working on a real device. I walk through downloading the NordVPN app from the Amazon Appstore, signing in, choosing the correct server location, and checking that your connection is active before launching your streaming apps.

How to Install NordVPN on Fire Stick for BBC iPlayer & ITVX

Several MTV Music Channels Stop Broadcasting

 On 31st December 2025 at 6:00 AM, across UK and European satellite and cable platforms, several of MTV’s dedicated 24-hour music channels officially signed off for the final time.

Which MTV channels closed, and why?