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There are 18 regional franchises and 3 national franchises in Network Six. All franchises are renewed each February, and each broadcasting contract lasts one year. Each regional franchise company is required to broadcast a regional variant of the Network Six television channel, alongside a variety of regional programmes, news and use a local brand. Some franchises also operate radio stations, digital TV channels, timeshifts and teletext on a regional basis. The two national franchises awarded are for National News & Breakfast, Six HD and Six Sports Network.

For a full list of franchises and their operators; see Network Six

Clydern Text is the name of both the analogue and digital teletext service provided on Clydern Television, the Network Six region for Central Scotland. The analogue and digital services contain exactly the same content on the same pages (with extra content available on the digital service). The digital service on Sky also contains extra video multi-screens

• International channels and the Sandbox system are being planned.
• Network Six has confirmed it will shotly be holding a final ballot of whether it should join the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) with the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, S4C and Five.
• The (delayed) Offical Nominations of the Director of Television position will begin on 10 June. A new DofTV will be elected by 30 June, with a Schedule to be produced by 22 July 2010.
• Echo wins the final West franchise vote.
• The 2010 franchise round is is now complete, with the West franchise being re-tendered due to lack of interest.
• The 2010 franchise round is now underway.
• TotalAccess announces a graphics relaunch for AccessOne and AccessNews for 2010.
• Emerald2, the new regional channel for Northern Ireland region, launches by Londay Television.
• Emerald1 gets new look to co-include with previous take-over of Emerald Television by Londay Television.
• Londay Television becomes the owner of Emerald Television Ltd, following the competition with LevCorp Media, Viridian, LimeAir, Mayfield Broadcasting and Western Media.

The APFS Network was launched in 2003 as the first incarnation of Network Six, and ran until November 2005. Besides the 15 regional companies of APFS1, the Network also operated a variety of digital channels, including APFS2.

6-Net was launched in November 2005 as a replacement for the APFS Network after a challenging 2005 franchise round. Unlike its predecessor, 6-Net focused solely on the regional network and tightened up regulations on digital channels, regional news and franchise ownership. 6-Net also saw the introduction of two new franchises to the Network; the East Scotland franchise and the newly-separated Wales and West franchises.

The Network Six brand replaced 6-Net in April 2006 alongside a change of management. This newest incarnation combines the best of both former APFS and 6-Net networks, consisting of 22 franchises combined with a boquet of digital services. It publishes 3 main Network schedules per year, along with Easter and Christmas specials, and sees a stronger relationship between the Network administration and the franchise companies themselves.