The Freeview service offers UK homes up to 30 digital channels (TV, interactivity and text), plus over 20 digital radio stations, all free and delivered to viewers through normal rooftop aerials.

To receive the Freeview service, all that is required is a box, which converts existing televisions to receive a digital signal. The Freeview service can also be received by viewers with integrated digital televisions (iDTVs) and former ITV Digital equipment.

Freeview's TV channel package covers the best in entertainment, award winning news and documentaries, the latest music and dedicated children’s programs, plus the standard five channels – BBC ONE, BBC TWO, ITV1, Channel 4 and five – as well as extra interactive programming.

What are the Benefits?

Offers 30 digital TV channels and 20 digital radio stations.

No connection charge.

No monthly subscription.

No binding contract.

Available through most existing aerials.

Wide variety of set-top boxes are compatible.

What are the drawbacks?

Only available in certain Postcode areas.

Not available outside the UK.

Upgrade to further channels is only available through subscription with TopUpTV and subject to a compatible set-top box being used.

Can I receive Freeview TV?

To be able to receive Freeview you need to live in an area covered by the Freeview service (Digital TV through an aerial); you can check whether or not you can receive Freeview by entering your Postcode below.

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