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What is Freesat from Sky?

Freesat from Sky is digital TV through a satellite dish and digital box for a one-off payment. Freesat from Sky gives you access to over 200 digital TV channels and over 80 digital radio channels.

What equipment do I need?

A digital box, mini dish, viewing card and remote control (all included as part of the one-off payment).

How much does it cost?

One-off payment of £150. Includes equipment and professional, standard installation.

Is payment by a one-off cost or by subscription?

One-off payment.

How is it installed?

It is professionally installed and set up for you by a Sky engineer at a time that suits. The equipment is then yours to keep.

What channels and sevices do I get as standard?

With freesat from Sky you have access to over 200 digital TV and over 80 digital radio channels.

  • Entertainment: Catch all your terrestrial favourites from BBC 1, BBC 2, ITV1, Channel 4 and Five, plus great extra channels such as BBC Three, BBC Four, ITV2, ITV3, ITV4, Five US, Sky Three, Real Estate TV and loads more.
  • Lifestyle and shopping: Channels covering fashion, wine, property or style to match your interests.
  • Kids: Amongst others, choose from CBBC, Cbeebies, POP and Tiny POP to keep the kids entertained.
  • News: National and international coverage from Sky News, BBC News, CNN and more.
  • Movies: See your favourite film classics and many more on Film4, Zone Thriller and True Movies.
  • Music; Whatever your music taste, Chart Show TV, Fizz, Bliss, NME TV and many more have got it covered.

What additional services does Freesat from Sky offer?

  • Parental control: Parental control helps you decide what programmes are viewed in your home by restricting access to certain channels either completely or after 8pm.
  • Interactive services: There are a number of easy to use interactive services – you can play games, send and receive text messages and emails, place a bet, get local info or go shopping.*
  • Easy upgrade to Sky digital (for an additional monthly cost): You can upgrade to Sky digital any time with just one phone call without having to change your equipment and you’ll still have access to all the freesat from Sky channels.

*Some services may require a connection to a phone line. Call charges may apply.

Availability of service?

Freesat from Sky is available in 98% of the UK.

Terms & conditions:

Lines open 8.30am-11pm 7 days a week. Please have your credit/debit card ready for payment. Calls cost up to 8 pence per minute for BT customers. Charges from other providers may vary.

Channels: BBC channels available as part of your licence fee. Freesat from Sky includes: Sky box, minidish, initial viewing card and standard installation. Viewers can access those channels available on the digital satellite platform from time to time. Sky cannot guarantee the availability or content of such channels. Most channels available without a viewing card. Sky selects your equipment.

Installation: Non-standard installation costs extra. You must get any consents required (e.g landlords).

Viewing card: For residential use in the UK, Channel islands and Isle of Man only. Replacement cards supplied free of charge for 5 years, otherwise charges apply. General: You must be 18 or over. Further terms apply.

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