Set-up costs
With Freeview there are no contracts and no subscription fees. To get the Freeview service you require a digital receiver - there are a range of Freeview approved products to choose from.
Freeview do not manufacture or sell any of the digital receivers. We do, however, rigorously test and approve products to ensure it works with the service. Make sure you purchase Freeview approved products.
Prices vary for each product so we suggest you shop around.
Prices start from:
| Freeview|HD® products | From |
|---|---|
| Digital receivers | $199 |
| iDTVs (TV with Freeview built in) | $599 |
| Freeview satellite® products | From |
|---|---|
| Digital receivers | $169 |
Installations
Around 75% of homes already have a satellite dish or UHF aerial. If you don't have one you can either install these yourself or arrange for an installer to set it up for you - we have provided approximate costs for both. Once again these prices will vary and we suggest you shop around to get the best deal.
| Freeview|HD® | From |
|---|---|
| UHF aerial (self installation) | $59 |
| UHF aerial and installation | $250 |
| Freeview satellite® | From |
|---|---|
| Satellite dish kit (self installation) | $199 |
| Satellite dish and installation | $300 |
