May 6 2008
The new British free-to-air satellite platform, Freesat, has launched today with an offering of over 80 digital TV and radio channels, including BBC One, ITV1, Film Four and BBC HD. The launch of Freesat, also saw Channels 4’s digital channels, E4, E4+1, More4 and More4+1 begin broadcasting free-to-air. Freesat can be purchased in-store or online […]
Apr 30 2008
The launch date for subscription-free satellite service Freesat has been confirmed as May 6. Freesat receivers go on sale from May 1. The service, developed by the BBC and ITV, is designed to encourage takeup of free to air satellite in a manner similar to the success enjoyed by digital terrestrial’s. Freesat receivers will include […]
Apr 8 2008
The BBC has confirmed, that the launch date for Freesat is expected to be Monday 5th May through those retailers appointed by the platform. Updates will occur on the official site within the next week or so. They have however suggested that whilst the 5th is the date they are aiming for, if the service […]
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Oct 23 2008
Freesat+ launches mid-November
Freesat have announced the launch of Freesat+ with the new Humax FOXSAT-HDR, available in UK shops from mid-November 2008. The FOXSAT-HDR is bursting with Freesat+ recording features to capture the incredible colour, sound and crystal clear images of the BBC HD channel and ITV HD red button service. When launched, the high specification, twin tuner […]
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By Expat • UK Media News • Tags: Freesat, Freesat launch, Humax FOXSAT-HDR