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Freesat is a UK digital satellite TV service from the BBC/ITV which launched in May 2008. Freesat has no monthly subscription, just a one-off payment for the digital box, satellite dish and installation. It even comes with subscription-free, high-definition TV programmes. As Freesat is broadcast via satellite, it’s available to almost every household in the UK.
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May 24 2013

Shortlist announced for Freesat Awards 2013

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Freesat Awards 2013Freesat, the subscription-free satellite TV service, announced today the channels and programmes that have been shortlisted for the Freesat Awards 2013. Now in its fifth year, the Freesat Awards showcase and celebrate the TV that Britain loves.

The 2013 Awards see 52 nominees …read more »


May 22 2013

Update Scan – 22/05/13

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Joinfreesat Update ScanLatest update scan on all Freesat receivers:

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3 changed – 803 Pitch TV renamed Armchair Shop, 520 Heat frequency change, 523 Magic frequency change


May 14 2013

Update Scan – 14/05/13

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Joinfreesat Update ScanLatest update scan on all Freesat receivers:

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2 changed – 804 Pitch World renamed Discount TV, 809 The Boutique renamed JML Living


May 10 2013

Update Scan – 09/05/13

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Joinfreesat Update ScanLatest update scan on all Freesat receivers:

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1 deleted – 819 Argos Tv
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May 06 2013

Happy Birthday Freesat (5 Years Old Today)

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Happy Birthday FreesatFreesat celebrates its fifth birthday today and continues to be the biggest growing television platform in the UK.

Here are a few Freesat statistics for you:

- Over 3,200,000 Freesat sales from over 100 different models of receiver, now in 1.7 million homes, circa 6% of UK homes …read more »


May 01 2013

Freesat confirms strong 2012/13 results

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Freesat, the UK’s free-to-air digital satellite television provider today announced very strong 2012/13 results as the company celebrates its fifth birthday next week. Having added c.150,000 homes in the last 12 months, Freesat remains the UK’s fastest growing established TV platform, and continues to outgrow Pay-TV rivals. …read more »


Apr 29 2013

Update Scan – 29/04/13

Channels 37 Comments »

Joinfreesat Update ScanLatest update scan on all Freesat receivers:

2 added – 520 Heat, 523 Magic
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Apr 15 2013

Freesat turn up the volume with 4 new music channels

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Freesat have today launched four fantastic new music channels on the platform, making their music line-up one of the most varied and exciting around.

The new channels include:

Kiss (channel 518) – Get the party …read more »


Apr 15 2013

Update Scan – 15/04/13

Channels 20 Comments »

Joinfreesat Update ScanLatest update scan on all Freesat receivers:

4 added – 518 Kiss, 519 The Box, 521 Smash Hits, 524 Kerrang!
1 deleted – 512 Channel AKA
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Apr 10 2013

Update Scan – 09/04/13

Channels 28 Comments »

Joinfreesat Update ScanLatest update scan on all Freesat receivers:

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2 changed – 401 Information TV, 402 Showcase 2 (frequency change)


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