Freeview not available in your area? AV-Technicians can offer you alternative choices to get those additional channels without a subscription service. The new BBC & ITV Freesat system, which was launched in spring 2008, could be the answer! The new Freesat system has been developed to provide greater network coverage for the UK, with approximately 98% of all UK households being able to receive the satellite signal, this will provide digital viewing for those who are unable to receive the current Freeview signal. Furthermore, Freesat also provides digital text and enhanced interactivity, with access to the latest local, national and world news, with live sports results and the local weather! To help you make the most of what you want to watch, the new Freesat system will have a built in TV programming guide, providing you with up to date listings of when your favourite TV and Radio shows are on. There will also be digital subtitles and audio description available for hearing impared.

The freesat system, as the name suggests, is free satellite viewing for anyone who wishes to watch digital TV. With approximately 80 channels including TV & Radio already available, and an estimated increase to around 200 free channels by 2009, Freesat could be the new digital vision for the future. We can supply and install a suitable Freesat system to suit your requirements, whether you wish to receive standard definition viewing, or would like to receive the new HD channel line up. Providing you have a HD compatible television, and a HD Freesat receiver, you will benefit from the channel line up in glorious High Definition, providing greater, sharper and much more detailed pictures and vibrant colours.

It is now possible with the purchase a new BBC & ITV Freesat receiver you can achieve SKY plus facilities, this includes the ability to record, rewind and pause live TV as you watch it, so you will never miss a thing again!