Services - Freeview HD
HD is coming to Freeview. No subscription, no contract, all Freeview HD channels will be free.
Experience a range of entertainment in HD with five times more detail than standard definition giving you clearer and more lifelike pictures and super sharp sound.
BBC, ITV and Channel 4 HD channels will be available along with S4C HD in Wales bringing your favourite soaps and dramas, documentaries and even the 2010 World Cup in full HD glory. Five HD aims to launch on Freeview HD in late 2010.
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When is Freeview HD available?
By the 2010 World Cup almost 50% of the UK will be able to get Freeview HD and 98.5% by the end of digital switchover in 2012.
London, Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Bradford and Birmingham will receive Freeview HD by the end of March 2010.
Manchester, Cardiff and Swansea will receive Freeview HD by March 2010 as they go through digital switchover.
If you have already been through switchover, you’ll be able to get Freeview HD before the end of November 2010.
For more information on how Freeview HD rolls out to the whole of the UK, view our map
How will I get Freeview HD?
Freeview HD will offer an enhanced TV viewing experience so you can make the most of your HD ready TV. All you need to do is:
Step One: Check when Freeview HD is available in your area
Check the rollout plan above to see when your TV region gets Freeview HD. In January 2010 we will launch a Freeview HD coverage checker that will give more detailed information at your address.
Step Two: Buy a Freeview HD receiver
Freeview HD box – available early 2010
Freeview+ HD recorder – available Spring 2010
These products connect to a HD ready TV, but if you don’t already have an HD ready TV this is your chance to upgrade to a Freeview HD TV.
Freeview HD digital TV – available Easter 2010
Look out for the Freeview HD logo to ensure you have an approved product. Not only will you get the standard and HD Freeview channels but the product will be easy to use giving you an all-round enhanced experience.