Why are there subscription services on Freeview?

There are channels you have to pay for on Freeview, which you would have thought would be free, as the name Freeview suggests.

A similar question commonly asked is "How do I pay for subscription services on Freeview?", the answer is quite simple, and also very annoying, the answer is buy a compatible set-top box.

Normally, set-top boxes compatible with subscription services are ones with card slots, this is certainly true for Setanta Sports.

Top Up TV offers their own box for customers who subscribe to their subscription services, which include UKTV Gold.


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Setanta
Freeview
Top Up TV
Freeview Channels
Wikipedia: Freeview  

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