Isle of Wight news, weather, sport and entertainment

Solent TV is the first not-for-profit local television station in the UK and was awarded the RSL Isle of Wight (Rowridge) Licence by the ITC (Independent Television Commission) to broadcast to the Isle of Wight from 31 October 2002.

Potentially, three quarters of a million people can view Solent TV across the Isle of Wight and the South, but like any other means of broadcasting there are areas that will not have access by simply tuning in their television. To ensure everyone can benefit from Solent TV, we are constantly developing new methods of programme distribution to increase viewing opportunities.

Our relationship with the local cable network, WightCable Limited, will help increase coverage over the coming months and years to ensure that over 90% of the Islands population will have access to the channel in the future.

Viewers outside the broadcast area can watch Solent Tonight, our daily news round-up, through our video on demand service.  This service is uploaded between 7.30pm and 8.30pm from Monday to Friday.  There are also other shows available using the video on demand feature such as Alex and the Doc Unleashed and Extra Extra.

We have also introduced a live streaming facility meaning no matter where in the world you might be, you can watch Solent TV live over the internet 24 hours a day.  Solent TV is the only television station in the UK and amongst only a handful of stations around the world to offer this service 

All these services are available by following the link and the simple instructions - www.solent.tv/watch.aspx.  If you have any questions or comments why not e-mail us at info@solent.tv.