Freeview

Freeview...

You will need either a compatible set-top digital box or a television with a built-in digital receiver (IDTV). There is no subscription, however additional pay-TV services are available.

Some aerials may need to be upgraded in order to receive the digital signal, although this is not necessary in many cases, feel free to contact us regarding this!.

The Digital Switchover which started to take place in 2007 and is due to be completed by 2012, will allow for an increase in both Freeview coverage and transmitter power. Ofcom is backing a near-doubling of efficiency by two means. These are, first, through coding squeezing more into the same spectrum by using MPEG4 rather than the current MPEG2. Secondly it is backing a new transmission standard DVB-T2, an update from existing DVB-T, this alone promises to deliver a 30 percent increase in capacity to a multiplex. Together the two moves increase the capacity of a multiplex by 60 percent.

Starting in 2009 there are plans to roll out High Definition channels on a regional basis. It is expected that the first three High Definition channels will be BBC HD, ITV HD, and Channel 4 HD.

Current Freeview set-top boxes and HD-ready digital televisions are not capable of decoding DVB-T2 so viewers will need to purchase an HD receiver when the time comes.

Pause, Rewind & Record Your Favourite TV Shows With Freeview+!

Freeview+ ensures you will now never miss your favourite programmes again! Like Sky+, providing you have a Freeview+ receiver, you will be able to pause, rewind and fast forward live TV, at the touch of a button! Furthermore, you will be able to record entire series on a Freeview channel of your choice, and record other programmes whilst you are not home. The Freeview+ receiver will have plenty of available space ensuring you can maximise your viewing experience with the programmes you want to watch!
With Freeview+, you no longer require VHS tapes or recordable DVD's, as all your programming is stored directly onto the integrated hard disk drive on the Freeview+ receiver, so you can watch any of your recorded programmes, when you want to. The hard drive can store approximately 320gb of data, which is around 80 hours of programming!

Areas which cannot receive Freeview services, or have poor reception, can opt for a satellite option such as Freesat, the HD services are also available on Freesat.

You can watch free to view High Definition channels on satellite NOW, contact Picture Perfect Aerials