What is Freesat?
Freesat is a digital satellite TV service, brought to you by the BBC and ITV. You'll get over 80 TV and radio channels, including subscription-free HD. With freesat there's no contract and no subscription, just a one-off payment.
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What equipment do I need?
You need a freesat digital box and a fully installed satellite dish. To watch TV in HD you will need a freesat HD digital box connected to an HD Ready TV or TV with freesat HD built in.
How much does it cost?
Angell's Aerials have freesat HD boxes available from £49 and freesat+ (HD Digital TV Recorder) £299.99.
What is Freesat+?
Freesat+ gives you complete freedom to pause, rewind and record live TV in both high definition and standard definition. With a whole host of advanced recording features, enjoying your favourite shows has never been easier.
Is payment by a one-off cost or by subscription?
With freesat there's no contract, no-subscription, just a one-off payment.
How is it installed?
Freesat is installed by freesat approved installers only, freesat approved installers must meet the required industry standards. Angell's Aerials are approved installers and therefor can provide a complete professional installation.
If there's already a Sky satellite dish on your home you may be able to use it to receive Freesat but we recommend you check with us for details. If your existing Sky satellite dish is still under warranty (typically 12 months) connecting a Freesat digital box to your existing equipment may void the remaining contractual obligations you have with Sky.
What channels and services do I get as standard?
Freesat gives you over 80 digital TV and radio channels, including HD programmes, subscription-free.
- Entertainment: in addition to BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1, Channel 4 and Channel 5, freesat also provides BBC Four, ITV2, ITV3, ITV4, E4, More4 and S4C. You can even get HD programmes from the BBC and ITV, subscription-free.
- News: you can keep up to date with the latest local, national and international news - 24/7 with BBC News, Euronews, Al-Jazeera English and more
- Children: freesat offers CBBC, CBeebies, CiTV, POP, PopGirl and Tiny POP
- Movies: Film Four, True Movies and Movies4Men
- Music: whatever gets you moving, there's something here for you, from Chartshow TV, the Vault, Scuzz, Bubble Hits and B4U Music
- Shopping: shop till you drop from the comfort of your own home with channels like QVC.
- Radio: freesat doesn't just bring you great TV, there's radio too, so whether you want to listen to music, comedy, drama, sport or news, there's a station for you.
What additional services does Freesat offer?
- Subscription-free HD: freesat gives you access to HD programmes, subscription-free. To watch TV in HD, you'll need a freesat HD digital box connected to an HD Ready TV or a TV with freesat built in
- 7-day on-screen programme guide: freesat's channels are organised into easy to use categories, so it's easy to find exactly what you want
- Interactive TV: press the red button on your remote to get access to the latest news and live sports results as well as BBCi's Sport Multiscreen
- Parental control: All freesat digital boxes will offer parental controls
- Interactive services: There will be a range of interactive services and digital text on freesat
Availability of Service
Freesat is available to almost every home in the UK.
Terms & conditions
Non-standard installation costs extra. You must get any consents required (e.g. landlords, planning permission) before arranging installation. More information available from freesat approved retailers.