Do you Remember When we only had 4 Channels?

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Do you Remember When we only had 4 Channels? For people of a certain age, it might be difficult to believe but there was a time when those without a subscription to satellite TV were limited to just four channels – BBC1, BBC2, ITV and Channel 4. Nowadays, the plethora of digital TV services means that even those without a cable or satellite subscription have access to a wide range of channels. Freeview is a digital service that comes with the standard terrestrial channels plus access to a number of other additional channels such as E4, cBeebies, BBC News and ITV2. For those who don’t want, or cannot afford services like Sky and Virgin Media, it’s an excellent service that comes with a number of key benefits. The benefits of Freeview It’s free – The most obvious benefit of Freeview is that the service itself is completely free. You do have to purchase a set top box but these can be bought for a very reasonable price. With so many people now looking for ways to cut down on expenses, Freeview provides an excellent way to do this. #1. Good selection of channels Even though Freeview is a free service, it comes with a very generous selection of channels. The only area where it’s really lacking is sports, since the majority of sports channels require a subscription. However, for entertainment, kids, news and music, it’s an excellent service. There are also many digital radio channels included too, such as BBC Radio 1 and Talksport. #2. Easy to install Freeview is also very easy to install. You simply need a digital aerial and a set top box. Once you have these it’s simply a matter of plugging your TV aerial cable into the Freeview box, connecting the box to your TV and you’re ready to go. You can then watch, pause, rewind and record as much TV as you want.


#3. Wide range of set top boxes The great thing about Freeview when compared to Sky and other satellite services is that you have a wide range of set top boxes to choose from. This means you can pick and choose the features you want and buy a box that matches your budget. One of the biggest considerations when buying a Freeview box is the size of the hard drive. If you intend to record a lot of TV in HD then you should go for a box that has a big hard drive. You should also ideally use a Freeview box before making a purchase since some are much easier to use than others. Freeview boxes can be purchased from most large retailers and also online. Always do your research to make sure you get the right equipment and if you need to have an aerial installed, then be sure to hire a professional. Resource Link: http://foundfromdeep.wordpress.com/2015/03/23/do-you-remember-when-we-only-had-4 -channels/


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