The BBC and ITV bring you freesat, a brand new digital TV service offering free HD TV programming at no extra cost. It’s broadcast via satellite, so you’ll get TV, radio, interactive TV, and HD TV with crystal clear reception, and it’s available to approximately 98% of the population. freesat has no monthly subscription, just a one-off payment for the digital box, satellite dish and installation – so you pay once, and watch forever.

This standard* installation option includes the supply and installation of a satellite

Please note that this product does not include the receiver

freesat FAQ
What is freesat?
freesat is a brand new digital satellite TV service, launching in the Spring 2008, and available to almost all households across the UK. For a one-off payment for a digital box, satellite dish and installation, freesat will offer you more than 80 TV channels. If your TV is HD–ready, freesat will also give you access to the world of High Definition programmes…subscription free!

Why should I get freesat?
freesat is the best way to get the amazing HD experience without paying a subscription. With incredibly sharp images, brilliant colours and amazing sound quality, it’ll take your viewing enjoyment to another level. Available to almost every household in the UK, freesat will also give you more than 80 channels, and you’ll be ready for digital switchover, so won’t need to do anything more when the time comes.

How many channels will I get?
Because freesat is delivered via satellite, there’s a huge range of TV, radio and interactive services to choose from with more than 80 channels. You won’t be overwhelmed by all these channels – they’ve been organised into easy-to-use categories with a freesat on-screen guide, so you’ll easily find what you want at the press of a button.

How much will it cost?
A one-off payment will get you the lot. You’ll pay for the digital box, the satellite dish and installation. There will be a selection of equipment available with a range of functionality to deliver additional benefits, such as digital TV recorders and TVs with freesat receivers built in. NB: You will still need a satellite dish with a TV with freesat receiver. Prices and products available will be announced closer to launch.

Will there be any ongoing costs?
No! That’s the beauty of freesat – no subscription and no contract – not now, not ever.

What is digital switchover?
Starting in 2008 and ending in 2012, TV services in the UK will go completely digital, region by region. This process is called digital switchover. The UK’s old television broadcast signal ('analogue') is being switched off and replaced with a 'digital' signal. Any TV set that’s not converted to digital when switchover takes place will no longer be able to receive TV programmes. freesat is a great way to convert to digital TV.

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