Freeview, the new free to air, UHF digital terrestrial television (DTT) service launched on 30th October 2002.

Freeview presently offers up to 30 free television channels and interactive services plus up to 12 radio channels. Freeview's TV channel package covers entertainment, children's programmes, documentaries, music and 24-hour news, plus the standard five channels - BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1, Channel 4 and Five. In addition to the increased programming choice Freeview also offers the following benefits:

All channels are 'Free to View' - A contract or subscription is not required.
New channels.
National, regional and local channels.
Interactivity and digital text services.
Widescreen, cinema style pictures.
Improved quality sound.

Approximately 75% of UK households are predicted to be able to receive Freeview services. This is an improvement in coverage on previous digital terrestrial television services which has been achieved in 2 ways:

Custom MDU is a recognised supplier of Freeview boxes, DTT ready Aerials and Digital Satellite Dishes.

Aerial Systems: DTT-ready aerial installations

The coming years will see a major change in the way we receive television with the switchover throughout the UK to Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT). The change will run a phased programme starting 2008 with completion by 2012, with the result that any new or upgraded aerial installations should be planned with this in mind.

One in five people in the UK watches television through a communal aerial, Custom TV Ltd offers a complete aerial installation service for developers, landlords and managing agents. We will guide you to a cost-effective, future-proof aerial installation solution that receives all the existing analogue channels, digital radio broadcasts (DAB) and Freeview now, but which is fully compliant for when Switchover to full DTT takes place.

73% of the UK population are able to receive Freeview. However, just like analogue TV, some people might be in an area, which transmissions do not reach and are unable to receive digital signals. Some people will need an aerial upgrade, as many TV aerials and the cables that connect them to the TV are old and damaged.

You can find out by going to www.Freeview.co.uk and checking if you can receive Feeview.

If you require any further information or cost please contact us and we will get back to you.