Solent TV was an independent not-for-profit television channel broadcasting on the Isle of Wight.

Shortly after the Sky launch the live web stream ceased, and although the on-demand service continued, it was via Flash video format.

Some people felt that the station concentrated too heavily on its news output and lost sight of its finances.

"[2] The company's publicly available bank details revealed it lost almost £1,000,000 in the 2006 financial year, more than double its losses in 2005.

[1] After the station folded, Isle of Wight MP Andrew Turner said he would raise the matter with ministers, and called on the Charity Commissioners to investigate Island Volunteers, the parent company of Solent TV.