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About Freeview availability
How do I get Freeview?
It is easy to get Freeview, most new TVs come with Freeview built-in, here are some ways you can get Freeview with your existing TV.
A digital box plugs into the back of your TV via a scart socket. Boxes start from around £20.
If your TV does not have a scart socket, you can buy a digital box that contains a RF modulator and output which allows you to connect to the RF socket on your TV. (Please check with your electrical retailer as only a few boxes are set up this way).
Freeview+ digital TV recorders also have Freeview inside and allow you to pause, record and rewind live TV.
Do I need a subscription to get Freeview?
You do not need to subscribe to Freeview; there is only a one off payment and no contract to sign. All you need to do is check you are in a Freeview coverage area before you buy a digital box or digital TV. To do this use the coverage check link below.
If are not in coverage now then you may need to wait for the digital TV switchover. The whole of the UK will go digital between 2008-12. When your area goes digital, you should be able to see the Freeview channels.