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FreesatWelcome to joinfreesat.co.uk, the unofficial Freesat news site. Find out the very latest information on the Freesat satellite television service, available throughout the UK. This site includes all the latest news, reviews and product details, plus where to buy online at the best price.

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 15 2012

Freesat to offer BBC’s 24 HD Olympic ChannelsNews taken from BBC Sport website

The BBC has announced details of the digital services that will offer viewers the most comprehensive coverage ever of an Olympic Games. The broadcaster will provide live coverage of every London 2012 sport from every venue throughout the day.

An enhanced video experience will give access to up to 24 live HD streams and 2,500 hours of coverage via the BBC Sport website on PC and laptop. A free Olympics mobile app will allow audiences to access content on the go. …read more »


May 09 2012

Joinfreesat Update ScanLatest update scan on all Freesat receivers:

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1 deleted – 400 wedding TV
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May 06 2012

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

Here are a few Freesat statistics for you:

- Over 2,500,000 Freesat sales from over 100 different models of receiver, reaching over 3 million individuals (according to BARB) …read more »


May 04 2012

Following the huge response we got in the Ask Emma Scott a question (2012) post, we have the responses.

Just want to say a massive thank you to all those who contributed a question(s), I hope that most of them have been covered. …read more »


May 02 2012

Joinfreesat Update ScanLatest update scan on all Freesat receivers:

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1 deleted – 306 Movies4Men2, 307 Movies4Men2 +1
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Apr 27 2012

Sorry for the lack of updates recently; time constraints and limited news have left JF seriously neglected!

Just a quickie to confirm that the first G2 spec Freesat receivers are due in June, so not long now to wait. It is expected that Freesat will announce exactly what G2 will include in May.

It is important to note that no existing Freesat receiver will be compatible with G2 (ignore Samsung suggesting their receiver is), but before you consider holding off buying a Freesat receiver, G2 spec will cost considerably more (to cover cost of R&D etc). …read more »


Apr 12 2012

Joinfreesat Update ScanLatest update scan on all Freesat receivers:

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1 deleted – 650 Ocean Finance
4 changed – 304 Movies4Men, 305 Movies4Men+1, 306 Movies4Men2, 307 Movies4Men2+1 (changed frequency to 11680V)


Apr 10 2012

Visit Freesat at the Gadget Show LiveIf you are one of the lucky ones that managed to get tickets for the Gadget Show Live this year, then why not head over to the impressive Freesat stand, found at B22 near the main entrance.

There to greet you will be Michael, Joe, Craig and a number of additional members of the Freesat team, plus the newest addition, the Freesat Lexus car wrapped and on the road promoting the Freesat brand (not to be confused with a Google Maps Astra!!!). …read more »


Apr 03 2012

Freesat to offer BBC’s 24 HD Olympic ChannelsFreesat will carry all of the BBC’s 24 live HD Olympic channels throughout the London 2012 Olympics, offering the full range of live BBC Olympics coverage, bringing every Olympic sport from every Olympic venue.

In addition to the 24 temporary BBC HD Olympics channels listed in the Freesat TV Guide, Freesat viewers will also be able to access the live ‘streams’ via the BBC Red Button service. …read more »


Mar 29 2012

Freesat Awards 2012Freesat, the subscription-free satellite TV service, announced today the channels and programmes that have been shortlisted for the Freesat Awards 2012. Now in its fourth year, the Freesat Awards celebrate the very best channels and programmes available on Freesat.

The Freesat Awards 2012 sees 53 nominees competing across ten categories. Brand new awards for 2012 include Best TV Presenter, Best Live TV Programme and Best New TV Series. …read more »