Freesat

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Freesat is a free-to-air digital satellite television service in the United Kingdom offering a wide range of TV and radio channels without subscription.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf digital satellite television service
free-to-air television platform
accessModel no monthly subscription fees
broadcastMedium satellite
businessModel free-to-air
competesWith Freeview
Sky UK Limited
surface form: Sky UK
contentType children's programming
general entertainment
movies
music channels
news
radio stations
sports
country United Kingdom
encryption generally unencrypted free-to-air
EPGType 7-day electronic programme guide
fundingModel platform fees from broadcasters
receiver equipment sales
industry satellite television
television broadcasting
language English
offers electronic programme guide
high-definition channels
interactive services
radio channels
standard-definition channels
television channels
platformType broadcast television platform
primaryBroadcastStandard DVB-S
DVB-S2
region British Isles
requires compatible satellite receiver
line-of-sight to satellite
satellite dish
viewing card not normally required
serviceArea United Kingdom
serviceType multichannel radio
multichannel television
signalCoverage via satellite footprint over UK
signalType digital
subscriptionRequired no
supports HDTV
SDTV
targetAudience UK households
viewers seeking subscription-free TV
transmissionType direct-to-home satellite broadcasting

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BBC Alba availableOn Freesat
BBC Four availableOn Freesat
BBC Radio 1 availableOn Freesat
BBC Radio 3 availableOn Freesat
BBC Radio 5 Live availableOn Freesat
CBBC availableOn Freesat
CBeebies availableOn Freesat
ITV availableOnPlatform Freesat
BBC One availableOnService Freesat
subject surface form: S4C
BBC Two satelliteService Freesat
BBC iPlayer supportsPlatform Freesat