Channel 4 'wins second Freeview slot'

Channel 4 has signed a deal for the second vacant channel space on Freeview, Broadcast reports this week.

Despite the win, an official confirmation from Crown Castle is not expected until the deal gets techinical approval from the other broadcasters using the multiplex where the new slot has been created.

Channel 4 has a number of options at its disposal for the channel and is intending to have something on air by "late summer."