freesat

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www.freesat.co.uk

What is Freesat?

freesat is a digital satellite TV service, brought to you by the BBC and ITV. You'll get over 80 TV and radio channels, including subscription-free HD. With freesat there's no contract and no subscription, just a one-off payment.

What equipment do I need?

You need a freesat digital box and a fully installed satellite dish. To watch TV in HD you will need a freesat HD digital box connected to an HD Ready TV or TV with freesat HD built in (available after launch)..

How much does it cost?

Digital boxes are available from around £50 with HD digital boxes from around £120. You will also need a fully installed satellite dish. Standard installation should be around £80.

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

With freesat there's no contract, no-subscription, just a one-off payment.

How is it installed?

freesat is installed by freesat approved installers, and can be arranged with your freesat approved retailer at point of purchase. freesat only works with approved installers who meet the required industry standards.

If there's already a Sky satellite dish on your home you may be able to use it to receive freesat but we recommend you check with your freesat retailer for details. If your existing Sky satellite dish is still under warranty (typically 12 months) connecting a freesat digital box to your existing equipment may void the remaining contractual obligations you have with Sky.

What channels and services do I get as standard?

freesat gives you over 80 digital TV and radio channels, including HD programmes, subscription-free.

Entertainment: in addition to BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1 and Channel 4 (Channel 5 is expected to be added later this year), freesat also provides BBC Three, BBC Four, ITV2, ITV3, ITV4, E4, More4,S4C, Zone Romantica and Zone Thriller. You can even get HD programmes from the BBC, from launch, and ITV, soon after launch, subscription-free.
News: you can keep up to date with the latest local, national and international news - 24/7 with BBC News, Euronews, Al-Jazeera English and more
Children: freesat offers CBBC, CBeebies, CiTV, POP, PopGirl and Tiny POP
Lifestyle: Choose from Men and Motors, Wedding TV and Overseas Property Channel, with more channels being added as the line-up grows
Movies: Film Four, True Movies and Movies4Men
Music: whatever gets you moving, there's something here for you, from Chartshow TV, the Vault, Scuzz, Bubble Hits and B4U Music
Shopping: shop till you drop from the comfort of your own home with channels like QVC, Price Drop TV and Bid TV
Radio: freesat doesn't just bring you great TV, there's radio too, so whether you want to listen to music, comedy, drama, sport or news, there's a station for you.

What additional services does freesat offer?

subscription-free HD: freesat gives you access to HD programmes, subscription-free. To watch TV in HD, you'll need a freesat HD digital box connected to an HD Ready TV or a TV with freesat built in (available this year)
7-day on-screen programme guide: freesat's channels are organised into easy to use categories, so it's easy to find exactly what you want
Interactive TV: press the red button on your remote to get access to the latest news and live sports results
Parental control: All freesat digital boxes will offer parental controls
Interactive services: There will be a range of interactive services and digital text on freesat

Availability of service

freesat is available to almost every home in the UK.

Terms & conditions:

Non-standard installation costs extra. You must get any consents required (e.g. landlords, planning permission) before arranging installation. More information available from freesat approved retailers.