What is BT Vision?
BT Vision1 is a digital TV service available to new or existing BT Total Broadband customers. Freeview channels are included as standard2, as well as the Vision+ digital TV recorder which allows you to pause, rewind and record up to 80 hours of Freeview TV.
How much does it cost?
The Vision+ digital TV recorder is £45 when you take out a Value viewing pack for 12 months (from £7.50 a month for the first 3 months3).
Alternatively, you can pay £90 for the Vision+ box without having to take out a monthly subscription to a viewing pack. You can then simply 'pay-per-view' for any of the on demand programmes you watch with no commitment.
For the latest offers check www.bt.com/tv
What equipment do I need?
To get BT Vision you will need BT Total Broadband (with BT Home Hub wireless router). You will also need to live in a Freeview area to access the Freeview channels.
How is BT Vision installed?
You can install BT Vision yourself using the simple self-install instructions in about half an hour or so. Alternatively, a BT engineer can visit your home and get you up and running (charges apply).
How many channels will I get?
Between 15 and 40 Freeview channels including Film4, BBC3 and Sky Sports News plus access to thousands of hours of on-demand4 films, TV shows, kids' programmes, music and sport all available at the touch of a button. Additionally you can catch up on shows you may have missed from the 5 main channels over the last 7 days.
Does BT Vision offer an HDTV service?
Yes. A selection of on demand films and TV programmes are available in HD, and more HD content is being added all the time.
What other services does BT Vision offer?
- On demand blockbuster films, sport, TV and kids' programmes
- Catch up TV service for BBC1 and BBC2, ITV, Channel 4 and Five
- Free ESPN Sports channel when you take a Value viewing pack5
- Free trailers for many films and programmes.
Terms and conditions
1 To get BT vision you need to have BT Total Broadband with a fast-enough line, a BT Home Hub and a Vision+ box. Mac users require an adaptor. Freeview requires a suitable aerial and coverage (www.freeview.co.uk). Charges apply for on demand content. Conditions apply. Vision+ box: £90 for new or eligible existing broadband customers if you (re) contract to BT Total Broadband for a minimum of 12 months, or £45 if you also take a Value Pack for £12 months (from £7.50 a month for three months, then £14.99), provided you don't cease your BT Vision service within 12 months; otherwise charges up to £199 apply. Conditions apply. See www.bt.com/tv for details.
2 Freeview subject to coverage and suitable aerial. See www.freeview.co.uk
3 £14.99 from month 4. Vision+ box £45. 12 month subscription term, payment by Direct Debit and opt-in required.
4 Charges apply for on demand content. You can choose to pay for programmes individually or take out viewing packs priced from £4.99 a month on a subscription. Latest blockbuster films only available individually.
5 Available to BT Vision customers taking a new 12 month contract on a Value Pack (from £7.50 per month for the first 3 months, then £14.99) or a Single Pack (excluding TV Replay and Bolly & Beyond) from £4.99 per month, or above. Payment by Direct Debit, viewing card (£9.99) and opt-in required. Standard BT Vision terms, conditions and set-up fees (where applicable) apply.
