Freesat or Freeview. Aerial or Satellite?
Despite their similar names, Freesat and Freeview are completely different ways of receiving digital TV. While you can enjoy both without paying a monthly subscription, Freeview is received through a digital aerial, and Freesat is received through a satellite dish. To help you decide whether Freesat or Freeview is right for you, we’ve put together a quick comparison table:
Freesat
- No monthly subscription
- Received through a mini satellite dish
- Requires a set top box or Freesat integrated TV
- Free high definition channels (with HD equipment)
- Freesat+ to record live TV
- 100+ channels to choose from
- BBC iPlayer integration (HD and PVR only)
- 98% UK coverage
Freeview
- No monthly subscription
- Received through a digital aerial
- Requires a set top box or Freeview integrated TV
- Free high definition channels (with HD equipment)
- Freeview+ to record live TV
- Less than 100 channels to choose from
- No BBC iPlayer integration
- 98% UK coverage
If you’re unsure whether Freesat or Freeview is right for you, give our customer advisors a call. They can chat through your options and help you decide.
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