The broadcaster said that its closure had been planned since the publication of its Strategy 2024 back in 2019.
It said the decision was "part of its ongoing and necessary evolution into a public service media organisation.”
READ MORE - Late Late Show takes major nosedive in ratings ahead of Patrick Kielty's first country music special Aertel first went live on an experimental basis in 1986 before being formally launched a year later and it has been running digitally since 2019.The service provided up-to-date news, as well as TV schedules, sports scores, and gave television viewers the option of watching shows with subtitles included.
Last year the introduction of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022 meant that the broadcaster was no longer legally required to provide a teletext service. Join our new WhatsApp community! Click this link to receive breaking news and the latest headlines direct to your phone. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
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