A free satellite television and radio service from the BBC and ITV is being launched across the UK. Freesat is available to 98% of homes, including those that are unable to receive Freeview through a TV aerial. It will carry 80 digital TV and radio channels, including free high definition programmes, with that number due to rise to 200 by the end of 2008. Users will make a one-off payment for a dish, set-top box and installation, but will not pay a monthly subscription. The price of a box will start at £49, rising to £120 for a high-definition (HD) version. The cost of installation, including the satellite dish, will be a further £80. The BBC, ITV and Channel 4's digital services will feature on Freesat, with news and children's channels among the others on offer. The BBC's HD channel will appear on the service immediately, while ITV HD will launch soon. (Source)
A free satellite television and radio service from the BBC and ITV is being launched across the UK.
Freesat is available to 98% of homes, including those that are unable to receive Freeview through a TV aerial. It will carry 80 digital TV and radio channels, including free high definition programmes, with that number due to rise to 200 by the end of 2008.
Users will make a one-off payment for a dish, set-top box and installation, but will not pay a monthly subscription. The price of a box will start at £49, rising to £120 for a high-definition (HD) version. The cost of installation, including the satellite dish, will be a further £80.
The BBC, ITV and Channel 4's digital services will feature on Freesat, with news and children's channels among the others on offer. The BBC's HD channel will appear on the service immediately, while ITV HD will launch soon. (Source)
Hmm.. If you're a tele fan, this is definitely a noteworthy development. One should also know that Freeview seems to be going HD as well. I'm not quite sure if this will mean any increase in the price of the box, but I doubt it.
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