The launch of Freeview high-definition (HD) transmissions in December 2009, from the Winter Hill and Crystal Palace transmitters, were a bog step foward for subscription free HD in the UK.
Freeview HD is a television service that offers HD channels available via your existing TV aerial, all for free. It's available in a set top box that you will need to connect to an HD Ready TV, Plus, you also get access to up to 50 SD digital channels and radio stations. And all for free. Freeview HD is simple to set up; just plug in, and with no monthly bills, you just buy today, watch today then it's free forever. Freeview is owned and run by the BBC, BSkyB, Channel 4, ITV and Arqiva and all are promoting this new HD service.
