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Freesat is a brand new digital satellite TV service from the BBC/ITV. 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.

Aug 21

James Strickland has today been appointed the director of product and technology development of Freesat.

James will be joining Freesat from Cisco, where he was director of IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) Business Development for Europe and emerging markets. James has extensive experience in product marketing, management and business development, working for companies such as OpenTV and Pace Micro Technology.

At Freesat, James will play a key role in developing, implementing and managing Freesat’s digital receiver product strategy and will lead the delivery of the organisation’s innovation objectives.

Commenting on the new appointment of James Strickland, Emma Scott, Freesat’s MD said;

James brings a wealth of experience from a range of fields, and is well-placed to help Freesat in the next stages of its development.

Strickland will take up his post in the Autumn.

We at joinfreesat think this is a great appointment, with experience in product and technology, plus previously dealings with Pace, there must be a chance of a further push towards the incorporation of BBC’s iPlayer, as well as the possibility of a agreement with Pace to manufacture digital receivers for Freesat.