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Freesat HD channels

Freesat, the non-for-profit company owned by BBC and ITV, has 2 high-definition channels: BBC HD and ITV 1 HD (Updated 26/5/10)

How to get freesat HD

To watch Freesat, you'll need to have a Freesat box and a satellite dish installed in your property. Satellite installation packages start from £80 according to Freesat.

To watch Freesat HD programmes, you'll need a high definition TV connected to a freesat HD box with an HDMI cable. Alternatively, you could buy a new TV with freesat HD already built-in.

HD channels in the UK

If you're looking for more HD channels, Sky (www.sky.com) and Virgin Media (www.virginmedia.com) offer a wider selection of HD channels and entertainment available on demand. See what on where with our HD best buy:

20 HD channels & over 240 SD channels	17 HD channels & up to 160 SD channels	6 HD channels & up to 160 SD channels	4 HD channels & 140 SD channels
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FREE Sky+HD Box* + FREE set-up & £100 voucher from £20 a month + HD for £10.25 a month	FREE V+HD Box (& £49.95 set-up) £24.50 a month** + FREE HD TV	FREE V HD Box (& £49.95 set-up) £6.50 a month*** + FREE HD TV	from £99.99**** (aerial required) no monthly subscription

* For new and existing customers taking their first Sky+HD package. Get up to 50 HD channels with additional Sky HD packs. ** + a Virgin Phone line for £12.99 a month. *** + a Virgin Phone line for £12.99 a month. **** Prices sourced from Freeview.co.uk and Freesat.co.uk. Freeview and Freesat set-top box capabilities vary across manufacturers. Higher prices may apply for recorder and catch-up capabilities.