Jun 08
ITV’s high definition television service, ITV HD, launched exclusively on freesat this Saturday, 7th June at 7.15pm.
The first programme on ITV HD was live coverage of the Portugal versus Turkey football match from the Euro 2008 Championships.
Further HD coverage of the Euro 2008 Championships will follow on ITV HD. Both BBC and ITV will be showing Euro 2008 games in HD on freesat.
ITV HD will be available through the ‘red button’.
Viewers with Freesat HD digital boxes or freesat integrated HDTV watching ITV1 will see an on-screen prompt asking them to press the red button to watch in HD. After pressing the red button they will go into the HD service.
To view in HD viewers will need a freesat HD digital box connected to an HD-ready television via an HDMI cable or a freesat integrated HD TV (available soon).
The ITV HD service will be available to freesat homes in England and Wales from launch. It is hoped that SMG (STV / Grampian) and UTV will take the service from ITV at some point in the future.
Later in the year ITV will add top movies and ITV drama premieres to their HD service, alongside other football including Champions League, UEFA Cup, The FA Cup and England Internationals – including 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
written by Andrew
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May 07
Freesat, the UK’s latest package of free-to-air TV channels, transmitted from a satellite, has now gone live, allowing comsumers access to standard-definition and HD (high-definition) broadcasting for a single, one-off payment.
Freesat is brought to us by BBC and ITV and currently features a package of over 80 digital channels, including some HD channels (although we are promised more soon!).
Freesat’s Highlights:-
- Over 80 digital TV and radio channels
- HD TV programmes subscription-free
- No contract, no subscription, just a one-off payment
- Available to almost every home in the UK
Although Freesat is available to buy now through many retailers such as Argos, Currys & John Lewis, the choice of equipment is currently limited. We will be doing a full article with lots more information soon.
written by Andrew
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May 07
Hello and welcome to this new website. It is aimed to provide you with the latest info about receiving digital television services without subscriptions!
It will cover services such as Freeview, Freesat and DIY FTA (Free-To-Air) satellite setups, and will show you guides and recommendations on how to get started!
The Digital Switchover has already begun so make sure you are prepared and keep up-to-date with Digital 4 Free!
written by Andrew
\\ tags: digital switchover, digital television services, DIY, free to air satellite, Freesat, FTA, launched, subscriptions, website
