Free satellite TV service begins
 

A free satellite television and radio service from the BBC and ITV is being launched across the UK.

Freesat is available to 98% of homes, including those that are unable to receive Freeview through a TV aerial.

It will carry 80 digital TV and radio channels, including free high definition programmes, with that number due to rise to 200 by the end of 2008.
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*Source: BBC News (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7384928.stm)*

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