BBC and ITV have released FREESAT. This is FREEVIEW but provided by Satellite and is available to over 98% of the UK.

So What Is Freesat?

Freesat is a joint venture between the BBC and ITV and currently offers over 80 digital TV and radio channels. Including high definition (HD) programmes from the BBC and, ITV all for free. It is a non subscription service all you need to do is buy a receiver and Installation (not required if you have a Sky Dish).

Freesat is available to 98 per cent of UK homes, using a standard 45cm minidish and is great news for anyone who wants to get free digital TV, particularly if you can't get Freeview or you want to watch BBC HD this decade.

It is broadcast from the same Astra satellite as Sky and from the Euro bird satellite so at least 98 per cent of the UK's population are located within its ground footprint.

How To Receive Freesat And How To Get The Most Out Of It.

BBC director general Mark Thompson says, "The BBC's objective in launching Freesat is to support Digital Switchover by providing another way for licence payers to receive digital television channels and radio services, subscription free from the BBC and ITV.

The concept is simple: -

Buy a box from a high street retailer or an independent, either hook it up to an existing Sky digital dish. Alternatively, ask an installer to come round and supply and fit a dish, plug in and start watching around 80 free to air TV channels, including HD channels.

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