FREEVIEW – Installed By Professionals
Freeview is provided FREE of any monthly charges and boasts FREE HIGH DEFINITION VIEWING!
What is Freeview?
Freeview is a free digital TV service.
How much does it cost?
To get Freeview there is a one-off payment for the digital box or digital TV, there is no monthly subscription. Standard digital boxes start from around £20. Integrated digital TVs (iDTV), that have Freeview built-in, are available from around £150.
What equipment do I need?
You will need to get a digital box or digital TV recorder which will work with your existing TV. Or alternatively you can get an iDTV which has Freeview already built in.
Freeview+, Freeview’s digital TV recorder, allows you to record one channel whilst watching another, pause live TV and record your favourite programmes at the touch of a button
How is Freeview installed?
Freeview equipment can be self-installed (or you can contact us). You connect your digital box to your existing TV and rooftop aerial. Or just connect the digital TV direct to your rooftop aerial. In some cases your aerial may need upgrading.
How many channels will I get?
With Freeview most people will receive over 40 TV channels; some people around 15, depending on where you live. These are also subject to regional variations, including E4, ITV2, BBC Three and CBeebies, and the service includes over 20 free digital radio stations and interactive services through the remote control red button.
Does Freeview offer an HDTV service?
Yes. Most of the country will receive HD when their region switches to digital. The HD service is subscription-free but you will need a Freeview HD digital box or Freeview+ HD digital TV recorder and connect it to an HD ready TV set.
What can I watch in Freeview HD?
Freeview HD will give viewers access to four subscription-free (HD) channels from the public service broadcasters (BBC, ITV, and Channel 4), in addition to up to 40 Freeview channels in SD.
What other services does Freeview offer?
Many digital boxes and digital TVs have a parental lock facility which enables you to control which channels can be viewed.
Does Freeview offer any accessibility features?
There is subtitling. Some boxes also offer audio description and some boxes offer text to speech services.
A TYPICAL FREEVIEW INSTALLATION FROM TEC Satellites & Aerials INCLUDES:
Freeview SD, FreeviewHD or FreeviewHDR Digital TV Receiver
All our Installations are Digital Switchover Compliant
1 Year Parts & Labour Guarantee As Standard
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