You can now get High Definition TV with no subscription fees or expensive set up costs with Freeview HD.
Freeview HD gives you access to three amazing HD channels available via your existing TV aerial, all for free. Just connect your Freeview+ HD SmartBox to an HD Ready TV to give you access to these HD channels, as well as up to 50 SD digital channels (up-scaled to 1080i by the SmartBox) and 24 radio stations.
Freeview HD is simple to set up and with no monthly bills, you just buy today, watch today then it's free forever.
Freeview HD gives you up to 5 times more detail than standard definition, with stunning picture quality, clarity and sharpness, plus Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound, with no monthly bills or subscription.
HD channels will be rolled out across the UK between 2010 and 2012. To check when Freeview HD will be available in your area simply enter your postcode and house number into the online checker here: http://www.freeview.co.uk/availability/main/indexhd/index.html
The HD channels available on Freeview HD are BBC HD, ITV1HD and Channel 4 HD (or S4C HD in Wales)
With your FetchTV SmartBox you’ll also get all of the great Freeview+ HD features that enable you to pause and rewind live HD TV. Set recordings at the touch of a button and playback from the hardrive all your recorded HD programmes.
