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Freesat Officially Launched

freesatThe all new free digital satellite TV platform has launched today - Tuesday 6th May.

Freesat is a joint operation by the BBC and ITV which will plug the gap left by Freeview by reaching an estimated 98% of households: giving you more than 80 free digital tv channels, radio stations and HDTV (high definition TV) from the BBC and ITV.

Freesat Receivers are available from:

  • John Lewis - order online.

Prices vary between £50 and £149 depending on whether you’re buying a standard definition, recorder or HD Freesat box. Standard installation should be available to buy online from the above retailers at around £80.

It’s worth noting Freesat is transmit from the Astra 2 group of satellites. If you have a working Sky minidish or suitable satellite dish correctly aligned, with cabling to your Freesat box, then you shouldn’t need any installation apart from plugging in your Freesat receiver.

Visit the official Freesat website here for information regarding channel listings.

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2 Responses to “Freesat Officially Launched”

  1. Freesat Launch | Digital Box Prices | Freesat Installation | Digital Television UK on May 6th, 2008

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  2. thomas cain on May 7th, 2008

    It appears that the companies re-broadcasting Sky TV channels on the Spanish Costas have all been switched off.
    Rumour has it that Sky will soon be available via Spanish Canal Plus.
    Is there any truth in this?

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