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Terrestrial channels

You can get digital terrestrial TV (DTTV [Read an explaination of "DTTV" on the jargon buster]) and radio free through an aerial. You just pay for a set top box, digital TV recorder(PVR) or integrated digital TV.

The digital terrestrial TV in the UK is called Freeview. Its full package is over 40 digital TV channels and 20+ digital radio stations. For Freeview see our list of digital providers.

You can also subscribe to extra Setanta sports channels (which include Premiership Football) and if you buy the Top Up TV digital TV Recorder (see our review) you can subscribe to additional entertainment channels.

Freeview, Setanta and Top Up TV are included in our contacts list.

FOR AND AGAINST

For

  • This can be a do-it-yourself option
  • Low one-off costs
  • Extra channels (compared to analogue) without subscription
  • Depending on your set top box , you can get a full 7-day TV Guide (EPG) [Read an explaination of "EPG" on the jargon buster] – that means your TV screen will list a week’s worth of TV and radio programmes

Against

  • Smaller choice of channels and programmes than other options
  • You might need to buy a new aerial
  • You need the right connecting cables
  • Extra cost if you want installation done for you
  • Not yet available everywhere

Interested in digital radio?

Digital radio can sound clearer and offers a lot more radio stations than analogue. You can listen to DAB [Read an explaination of "DAB" on the jargon buster] services on portable and other radios and through your TV when you go digital. The digital TV recorder (PVR) option is good for recording radio programmes.

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