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)
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.
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:
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20 HD channels
& over 240 SD channels
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17 HD channels
& up to 160 SD channels
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6 HD channels
& up to 160 SD channels
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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
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* 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.
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