Satellite TV without contract
- Watch over 150 digital channels
- No monthly subscription to pay
- Watch TV in stunning HD
About Freesat
Freesat offers subscription-free digital TV, with the mainstream free-to-air channels such as BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1, Channel 4 and Channel 5 included. The service is provided via satellite dish and set-top box.
Box Comparison |
Freesat |
Virgin |
Sky |
BT |
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| Pause & rewind live TV |
Pause & rewind live TV
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Pause & rewind live TV
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Pause & rewind live TV
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Pause & rewind live TV
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| Series record |
Series record
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Series record
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Series record
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Series record
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| Access to On Demand |
Access to On Demand
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Access to On Demand
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Access to On Demand
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Access to On Demand
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| TV in High Definition |
TV in High Definition
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TV in High Definition
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TV in High Definition
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TV in High Definition
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| Catch-up TV |
Catch-up TV
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Catch-up TV
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Catch-up TV
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Catch-up TV
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| Number of channels |
Number of channels
200
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Number of channels
230
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Number of channels
350
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Number of channels
90
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| More info | More info | More info | More info |
Key features
- No bills or contracts
- Switching is easy
- Set recordings with the Freesat app
- Access catch-up services like BBC iPlayer and ITV Player
Freesat FAQs
How many channels will I get with Freesat?
You'll receive 200 channels with Freesat.
Can I record content to watch later?
Store up to 1,000 hours of content with the Freesat Smart TV recorder.
Can I stream Netflix and Amazon Prime with Freesat?
Netflix is available on Freesat but Amazon Prime isn't.
Our Freesat review
Freesat is a subscription-free digital TV service which is broadcast using satellite technology. It offers free-to-air channels to UK homes and is a joint venture between BBC and ITV. You need a Freesat set-top box or Freesat integrated TV and a dish, but there are no bills or contracts and viewers can watch in high definition if they've got a HD TV.
The only cost with Freesat is the equipment so after making that initial purchase you'll never have to pay anything again. You'll can buy either a Freesat set-top box or a Freesat integrated HD TV, which means it comes built-in and ready for you to use straight away.
You need a satellite dish to receive the digital broadcast with Freesat, and you can use your old Sky dish or one that was already there when you moved in. Otherwise, you can buy one when you order Freesat online or in the high-street.
Only those Freesat set-top boxes with Freesat+ allow you to pause, rewind and record TV, but features like Netflix and TV Player Plus can be added onto any Freesat subscription for a variety of on-demand entertainment.