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FreesatFind out the very latest information on the new 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, launched in May 2008. Freesat has no monthly subscription, just a one-off payment for the digital box, satellite dish and installation. It even come with subscription-free, high-definition TV programmes. Because Freesat is broadcast via satellite, it’s available to almost every household in the UK.

Jan 06 2010

Latest update scan on all Freesat receivers (06/01/10)

0 Added
0 Removed
1 Changed – 809 JML to 809 JML Direct


Sep 29 2009

Latest update scan on all Freesat receivers (29/09/09)

1 Added (502 Flava)
1 Removed (502 Scuzz)
1 Changed (809 JML changed frequency)


Mar 24 2009

Following our post of CNN, Rural TV and JML Home & DIY joining Freesat, we can confirm that they are now available through your Freesat Digital Box or Freesat Television; just in case you are wondering what the changes are and missed our previous post.

A full list of channels can be found on our Freesat channel page.


Mar 19 2009

Freesat have today announced the launch of the international news service CNN.

CNN International broadcasts news, politics, business and sports information in over 200 countries and territories internationally, serving a global audience of over 1 billion people.

In addition to CNN International, Rural TV and JML Home & DIY will be launching onto Freesat on 24th March 2009. Rural TV provides news and entertainment to the rural community. JML Home & DIY offers discounted deals for DIY enthusiasts.

Freesat managing director Emma Scott commented;

The launch of CNN International with its world-class reputation for global news and feature programming is an incredibly exciting addition to our line-up, we are delighted to have CNN on board.

All channels will automatically be added via viewers’ Freesat digital boxes or integrated TVs, so viewers will not need to take any action to access the services. CNN will be available on channel 207; Rural TV on channel 403 and JML Home & DIY on channel 808.