Compare Your Digital Television Options
There are several options available within the United Kingdom to receive a free digital television service, with the more popular services being on offer from Freeview, Sky Freesat and Freesat.
Our table below compares the digital services on offer from Freeview, Sky Freesatand Freesat, including the channels available and equipment required:
Freeview TV |
Sky Freesat |
Freesat |
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| Free Digital TV Channels |  |
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| Free Digital HD Channels | |
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| Free Digital Radio Channels | |
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| Free Recording Facilities | |
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| Amount of Digital TV Channels | 48 |
240+ |
140 |
| Amount of Digital Radio Channels | 24 |
90 |
30 |
| Covergae Within The UK | 75% |
98% |
98% |
| Equipment Required |
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The service on offer from Freesat, as displayed in the above table, is widely becoming more popular throughout the UK, due to it's varied entertainment channels, some of which are available in High Definition, free recording facilities, and no monthly subscriptions, ever!
It is important to note, that the Freesat service will be increasing their channel line up to 200 during 2009, and further High Definition entertainment should also be available.
As the digital switchover commences, Freeview will also be increasing the channels available on it's service, and by the end of 2009, it is expected that Freeview will also launch their own High Definition entertainment. Freeview also have their own digital recording service, labelled Freeview+, allowing the home viewer to record direct to the Freeview set top box.
Sky Freesat does currently provide a wider choice of entertainment, however, there is no option for free HD channels, neither is there for free recording direct to your satellite receiver. For either of these options, a monthly subscription to Sky TV is required.
