Freesat from BBC and ITV has officially launched today. Similar to Freeview which is available through a terrestrial aerial, Freesat is a free digital service available through satellite.
Initially it will have over 80 radio and TV channels plus BBC HD and ITV HD. The latter will be exclusive to Freesat meaning you won’t be able to receive that channel with FTA receivers other than Freesat receivers. Over the next few years, the number of channels will be likely to increase to over 200.
Freesat covers 98% of the UK but a clear line of sight to the satellite is required in addition to the equipment (receiver, satellite dish and cabling).
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May 6th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
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October 20th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
hi im living in corfu greece, i have a 2.4 meter dish, i recieve all sky channels that are available on the free to air,, except a few channels like more 4 and e4,
im using a pace digi box.
however after finding this site im wondering would i just be able to plug in a freesat back to the dish i have and recieve the channels i already have plus the free hd channels?
and which box would you buy for my location,
regards
mike.
October 26th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Yep, but do you have a HD ready plasma or lcd television? You need that too. Box-wise I have no information which is the best for fringe reception.
June 29th, 2009 at 12:47 am
I`ve got box SKY and I would like to know if I can heve another TV working using de same set top box , or the best how many extra TV I can have using de same Sky box, in side the same house and what I have to connect behind in the box , case this be possible.
Thanks,
J Alves
July 23rd, 2009 at 11:29 pm
You have a great job. It is really very resourceful and informative. Keep up the good works. Wish you all the best.
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