Freeview FAQs

Here is our guide designed to help you understand the terminology used when buying a Freeview device.

FAQs

What is Freeview?
Do I need a new TV to receive Freeview?
Do I need a telephone line?

What is Freeview?
- no subscription (TV licence still required)
- in most cases, works through your existing tv aerial (links to aerial providers if not?)

For more information, see the official Freeview site here. (LInk to freeview)

Do I need a new TV to view Freeview?

Freeview has recently completed a rebranding exercise for its range of hard-drive freeview recorders – approved devices now show the Freeview + logo.