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?
From £4 to £12.50 per month, or pay per view from 39p. BT broadband required (from £7.50 a month) and self installation.
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 plus Sky Sports 1, Sky Sports 2, ESPN and on-demand3 films. Additionally you can catch up on shows you may have missed from the 5 main channels over the last 7 days.
Are there any foreign language channels available on BT Vision?
Yes. Bolly and Beyond is an additional channel offered on the BT Vision service charged at £7.20 a month for South Asian films, TV, music and children's programmes.
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 pack4
- Free trailers for many films and programmes.
Does BT Vision offer accessible services?
Yes. Accessible services include subtitles and some boxes offer audio description and some boxes offer text to speech.
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. See www.bt.com/tv for details.
2 Freeview subject to coverage and suitable aerial. See www.freeview.co.uk
3 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.
4 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.
