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Freesat, the subscription-free satellite TV service announced today that this year’s Awards are open for entries. Now in its fourth year, the Awards celebrate the very best channels and programming available on Freesat, showcasing the diverse range of choice and quality programming on offer.

Brand new categories for 2012 include Best TV Presenter, Best Live TV Programme and Best New TV Series. …read more »

Following the huge success of the previous ask Emma Scott a question article, we are pleased to announce we’ve been given the opportunity to once again pose some questions to Emma Scott, MD of Freesat; and we’d like your questions to put to Emma.

It’s been nearly 2 years since we last did this and if you follow the link above, …read more »

Freesat, the UK’s subscription-free satellite TV service, has extended its business relationship with Arqiva for the delivery of Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) data its DTH platform.

Under the terms of the deal, the communications infrastructure and media services company will ensure that dual …read more »

With Christmas fast approaching, we thought it might be a good idea to put together our thoughts on the best Freesat bargains available this xmas. So whether you want to snuggle down and watch none-stop programmes over the festive period, or will be so busy that you’ll need to record your favourite programmes, we have something perfect for you. …read more »

Freesat, the free satellite TV service, today launched its new advertising campaign: “Freesat. Satellite TV made easy.”

Set to launch during I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here on Monday 21st November, the 30 second commercial runs until January 2012. …read more »

Freesat has today confirmed it will be partnering with Sagemcom as lead manufacturer for the development of its next generation set-top boxes, due to launch in early 2012 (G2 Spec).

Freesat have also confirmed that Humax would be producing new boxes later in 2012, which puts to bed any suggestion that they would be launching a new FOXSAT-HDR early next year. We don’t have a clear indication yet which other manufacturers would be involved. …read more »

Freesat today announced it has sold its 2 millionth unit, far exceeding original sales projections made when the company launched three years ago, and taking gross retail sales to nearly £1 billion since launch in 2008.

According to Freesat customer research, a record 47% of its customers have come from Sky households so far in 2011. Freesat also remains the fastest growing TV platform in the UK, adding c.88,000 new homes in Q2 2011 – more than doubling Sky’s net additions of c.40,000 in the same period. …read more »

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Harvard International has today announced the launch of a new range of high definition set top boxes, offering web services and integration with mobile devices.

Bearing the branding View21, the Freeview HD and Freesat HD receivers are aimed at customers who want to “future proof their TV experience” without having to switch to pay-TV. …read more »

Well, maybe not, things have been a little too quiet recently following the high profile launch of Channel 4 HD and NHK World HD a few months ago.

However, it is the summer season which quite often see’s things tail off a little, but we hope to have more news for you very soon to kick start the platform back into life ready for the silly season in the build up to Christmas. …read more »

The cream of British broadcasting was honoured last night as Freesat announced the winners of its annual Awards for 2011, with ITV1, E4, Al Jazeera English and CBBC among those scooping the accolades.

The very best in channels and services available on the subscription-free satellite TV service were recognised at the ceremony – now in its third year – showcasing the breadth and depth of choice and quality in programming on offer. …read more »