Welcome to freesat -
brilliant TV for everyone

Freesat brand new digital satellite TV service from the BBC and ITV. We’ll entertain you with over 80 great TV and radio channels, and treat you to HD for free.

And we’ll bring you more channels each month, so our line-up will just get better and better.

freesat 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

freesat's channels

freesat offers a great choice of channels from entertainment and children’s to movies and music. Plus you get free HD programmes.
All for no extra cost.

freesat offers something spectacular for everyone, and the 7-day on-screen programme guide makes it easy to choose what to watch.

* ITV HD available soon

Champions League photo

Champions League:
ITV1

ITV HD

ITV HD will be a red-button service available exclusively to freesat customers, so whenever you’re watching ITV1 and an HD logo pops up at the top of your screen, just press the red button on your remote control to watch it in glorious high definition.

Torchwood photo

Torchwood:
BBC Three/BBC HD

Torchwood on BBC

Extra terrestrials lurk round every corner at the Cardiff branch of the Torchwood Institute, and it's up to the skill of Captain Jack Harkness
to save the day.

There's even more to watch with freesat.

Stunning high-definition (HD)

HD means brilliant quality viewing. Up to five times more picture detail gives you deeper, richer, more lifelike colours and amazing sound.

All you need is an HD Ready TV connected to a freesat HD digital box, or TV with freesat HD built in (available soon).

Rugby photo

Six Nations:
BBC One

Freesat Digital Satellite TV service

What is it?
What's on?
How do I get it?
What to do now?
Installation Costs?

What is it?

The BBC and ITV bring you freesat, a brand new digital TV service offering free HD TV programming at no extra cost. It’s broadcast via satellite, so you’ll get TV, radio, interactive TV, and HD TV with crystal clear reception, and it’s available to approximately 98% of the population. freesat has no monthly subscription, just a one-off payment for the digital box, satellite dish and installation – so you pay once, and watch forever.

What’s on?†

With freesat we’ve chosen the best quality entertainment to give you over 80 channels of fantastic programming, including favourites like BBC Three, BBC Four, ITV2 and ITV3. We aim to make digital TV even more entertaining. As well as the best of digital TV, you can also watch sport, drama, natural history and more in breath-taking high-definition (HD) with fantastic sound quality. High-definition (HD) TV packs in four times as much picture detail as standard TV, so you get crystal clear images and mind-blowing colour. As technology advances, more and more programmes are being filmed in HD, so soon you’ll have even more to choose from. Lots of other providers charge for this but with freesat, HD TV programmes are totally subscription-free, so you’ll get even better viewing at no extra cost. All you’ll need is an HD-ready TV set and an HD digital box.

* Channel Five available this year.

† Please note that you will not be able to receive regional variations of TV programmes until later in the year.

How do I get Freesat?

You’ll need to get a satellite dish installed on your home to receive Freesat. Comet’s satellite installation service is carried out by CAI/IDSC approved engineers, who will supply, install and set up your new Freesat Box and dish in one visit.

Installation Services

1. Click on this link to view our range of freesat boxes and choose the product that suits you best.
2. Decide if you would like Freesat in more than one room and select the appropriate installation (see details below). Please note, you will need to purchase a freesat box for each room so remember to add additional boxes to your order if you choose a multi-room installation.
Once you’ve chosen your freesat Box and installation and completed your purchase, a Comet representative will call you within two working days to arrange a convenient time for your freesat installation.

Installation Costs

1 Room	£79.95
2 Rooms	£119.95
3 Rooms	£159.95
4 Rooms	£189.95

*Prices quoted above apply to standard installation. Non-standard installations my incur incremental costs.

Terms and Conditions

Standard Installation
A standard installation is defined in the following terms: The property is of standard construction, not more than two stories in height (excluding any cellar or basement). There are no access difficulties and the installer is able to work from a standard extension ladder. The satellite dish can be mounted using standard wall brackets. Each satellite receiver can be reached by an external surface mounted downlead cable not more than 15 metres in length. The installation can be completed safely by one installer within approximately one hour for the first point, plus approx. 30 minutes for each additional point. This service is available for domestic premises only.

The standard installation service includes the following: the supply, installation and alignment of a Satellite Dish which is suitable for the reception of the desired Freesat services – satellite specific Astra/Eutelsat (dish sizes 45cm to 80cm – mesh type). The installation of pre-supplied standard mounting brackets – site specific (wall mount). The supply and installation of a surface mounted downlead to a suitable position for connection to the customer’s digital receiver (please note: additional rooms will require additional cables). All wall entry holes will be properly sealed against the elements using silicon sealant and appropriate internal/external weather covers. Carry out a final assessment of received Freesat services to confirm the new service is operational to agreed levels following the satellite dish system installation (coverage restrictions apply). Connection to your existing TV/associated equipment and demonstration. Tidy and vacuum the work space on completion.

Exclusions
The following situations are deemed as a non-standard installation and not covered under ELECTROPLUS installation agreement. Please ask our installation team for more information if any of the following applies: non-domestic use property i.e. business locations, three-storey properties, communal systems (flats generally), specialist cable management (channelling out, lifting carpets, hiding of cables behind partition walls etc.

In some situations you may require a non-standard satellite dish installation which can be carried out but will incur additional costs. Examples of this are: specialist mounting materials/brackets (chimney mounts, extended masts etc). Additional cable requirements. All additional costs will need to be paid at the point of installation and made payable directly to the Electro Plus .

The installer may quote additional charges for installations outside the scope of the standard conditions (example: special access requirements/specialist mounting materials/bespoke cable management), or for upgrading your option to a higher number of points. There is no obligation to accept an additional charge – you may cancel the installation and claim a refund instead. Any additional charges are paid directly to the installation company.

Warranty
Your satellite dish installation is covered by a one year parts and labour warranty. We guarantee that the installation will remain free from defect caused by faulty materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of installation. This guarantee does not cover broadcast changes, receiver problems, accidental or malicious damage, resulting from natural causes such as high winds, storms or lightning discharge, nor does it cover loss or deterioration of signal reception due to causes external to the installation. Your statutory rights are not affected.

All prices and details correct at time of publishing, however are subject to change without notice. Subject to availability. While stocks last.