[Former Member 2410]

It will eventually replace Freeview. Perhaps people won't use it until they have to (e.g., when terrestrial frequencies are finally given over to the mobile networks). However, there's a lot of TV's to be replaced in the next 10 years or so. Dependent on many factors, Freeview (as in the terrestrial transmissions) may cease earlier than the frequencies are available for them to use, or it may be reduced to a skeleton service with the 'big 5' channels. Who knows?

As for the reason they're starting with just new TV's, please re-read my post here: pres.cafe , where I cover my thoughts on this.