subject: Free-to-Air Channels Available with Satellite Television [print this page] If you feel fed up by what terrestrial television has to offer then you might want to investigate the options offered by satellite television. Satellite television boasts hundreds of different channels covering every imaginable genre, from round the clock news coverage to exclusive documentaries and everything in-between.
When you subscribe to satellite television you also benefit from having access to plenty of free-to-air non-subscription digital channels too. Access to these channels is included in satellite television packages and costs absolutely nothing, giving you a lot more for your money.
The free-to-air channels you can watch as part of a digital television package in the UK include old favourites such as ITV and Channel 4, as well as film, news, documentary, music, travel and foreign language channels.
When it comes to choosing which channels to subscribe to on top of these free to air channels, think about the types of television programme that you like to watch.
For instance, anyone intrigued by fact-based programming will like channels which cater towards knowledge-based programming. There are satellite channels dedicated to showing documentaries and history-based programmes, as well as nature programmes and biographies of some of the most prominent figures in history.
News and events channels may also be of interest to the same people, and there are plenty of channels which update you with round-the-clock happenings from all over the world available on both a subscription and free-to-air basis.
For a chance of escapism, some channels specialise in showing the best American and British drama and comedy, whereas music channels are a treat for anyone with musical interests, with live gigs and interviews with all sorts of artists available. There are also plenty of radio stations available through digital television that are free to air.
Arts, lifestyle and fashion channels are also available for all those who like to keep up to speed with what is happening in these areas.
If you need to keep your children entertained as well then dedicated children's channels could be a good solution. Movies, cartoons and educational shows are all presented in a fun way and help develop learning at the same time.
Taking out a subscription would allow you to experience all of these specialist channels, without having to miss out on your favourite free to air channels, as they will all be offered with no extra charge by Sky or whatever satellite provider you decide to go with. It is however worth remembering, that while your satellite television package does entitle you access to all free to air channels, the availability of these channels can vary depending on where you live.
To avoid disappointment it is worth checking what free to air channels you can receive in your home before making any arrangements to subscribe to a satellite provider. Also, make sure your television set is fully equipped to receive digital channels too. All new television sets should be capable of receiving digital programmes but older sets may not and if you are working with an analogue television set then now should be the time to make a change and upgrade to digital.
Free-to-Air Channels Available with Satellite Television
