Here is our guide designed to help you understand the terminology used when buying a Freeview device.
- What is Freeview?
- What are Freeview +, Freeview Plus, Freeview Playback?
- Equipment – our guide to different types of Freeview devices
- Features – a Freeview related dictionary
- Alternatives – What else can I get besides Freeview?
- FAQs
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.


