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Digital TV Services Compared - Comparison Table
Not sure which of the digital TV services suits you best? Try our handy Digital TV comparison table, with links to useful links on UK digital TV
| Service | Channels | On Demand | Catch-Up TV | Availability | Cost | HD |
Details | Site |
40+ | Large choice | BBC, ITV, Ch4 & Five | Aerial/Broadband 75% of UK |
Subscription: From £14.99 a month, plus one-off £45 for box or No subscription: £90 for box , then pay to view content |
Small on-demand selection |
Details | Site |
100+ | None | None | Satellite 98% of UK |
One-off £130 (Box £50, install £80) | 2 HD channels |
Details | Site |
40+ | None | None | Via aerial 75% of UK |
From a one-off £20 | 3 HD channels |
Details | Site |
300+ | Minimal | Via computer | Satellite 98% of UK |
From £19 a month | 40+ HD channels |
Details | Site |
70+ | Large choice | BBC, Ch4 | Aerial/Phone line Limited |
£19.99 a month. £30 set-up | None |
Details | Site |
40+ | 110 hours | Minimal | 75% of UK | £11.99 a month, £40 for box | None |
Details | Site |
160+ | Best choice | BBC, ITV, Ch4 | Cable areas only | From £5.50 a month (with Virgin Phone) | 12 HD channels + on demand |
| 200+ | None | None | Satellite 98% of UK |
Use existing dish, or install your own | 2 channels |
More details
- For help on the Digital Switchover, go to switchhelp.co.uk
- Discuss digital TV in our TV forum
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