FAQs: Frequently asked questions

Free to watch on satellite

Can I stop paying Sky and use my satellite receiver to get Freeview ?
Can I use my ex-contract sky digital satellite receiver to get Freeview channel
What can my do when my Sky Digibox says 'No Signal' or 'Technical fault'?

All 75 questions...

Freeview and aerials

My Freeview box has no EPG, is blank on FIVE, ITV3, ITV4, ITV2+1, has no sound
My high gain aerial can't get all the Freeview channels I expected
What is the Inversion Effect and why does it effect my Freeview TV reception?

All 69 questions...

TV channels and radio stations

Can I receive British Eurosport for free?
Is sky|one going on Freeview?
How do I receive all of uktv+ channels (gold, style, food etc) using my Freevie

All 17 questions...

Non-UK channels

Can I get American tv via satellite in Europe?
Can I get German/Italian channels on Sky Digital?
How can I get Italian satellite channels in the UK?

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Viewing from outside the UK

How can I get Channel Five on Sky in Ireland?
Can I receive UK free-to-view TV in Southern Spain?
Can I use my digital freeview box abroad and receive English channals?

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Difference between systems

Can I use an existing sky dish with a freeview box? and if so can the two servi
Why are some channels free on Freeview but paid-for on satellite?
Can I use a ex-Sky box to receive aerial Freeview?

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Television sets

What connections are used from set top box to TV (such as SCART) ?
Can I use a Freeview box if there is no SCART connector on my TV?
Why has my widescreen TV just made everyone look fat?

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High Definition (HD)

Whenever i watch moving sport especially football I experience much poorer pict

Archived

What is going to happen to the free-to-view satellite cards?
How can I watch itv-1, Channel 4 and five on satellite if I have no card or a f
What is the ITC position on free-to-view satellite?