Sky and BBC now offer non-subscription free to air services via satellite. Both services carry the main terrestrial digital channels. With Sky freesat you can opt to upgrade to their subscription services at a later date. BBC offer several free to air HD channels as part of their service.

BBC freesat offer a standard definition receiver and High Definition receiver to receive their satellite alternative to the terrestrial digital freeview service. Sky offer their standard digibox in a freesat system with a freesat viewing card to receive the free channels. It is possible to upgrade the Sky freesat service to subscribe to more channels at a later date. Sky Plus and Sky High definition services are not available in freesat systems. A BBC freesat PVR receiver will be available soon.

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