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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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Jun 07 2013

BBC red button now available as separate channelsThe BBC have launched their red button feeds as separate channels on freesat.

BBC red button HD and BBC red button 1 are available on channel 980 and 981 and means you no longer have to fumble around within the red button system to find additional …read more »


Jun 07 2013

Joinfreesat Update ScanLatest update scan on all Freesat receivers:

2 added – 980 BBC Red Button HD, 981 BBC Red Button 1 (might be the other way around on non-HD receivers
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May 22 2013

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

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

Joinfreesat Update ScanLatest update scan on all Freesat receivers:

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1 deleted – 819 Argos Tv
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Apr 29 2013

Joinfreesat Update ScanLatest update scan on all Freesat receivers:

2 added – 520 Heat, 523 Magic
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Apr 15 2013

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

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

Joinfreesat Update ScanLatest update scan on all Freesat receivers:

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


Apr 02 2013

Joinfreesat Update ScanLatest update scan on all Freesat receivers:

2 added – 146 Viva, 405 Travel Channel
1 deleted – 818 TGGC Outlet
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