Our list of Freesat satellite TV receiver boxes available in the UK, including HD receivers and hard-disc recorders
Freesat is a digital TV service that uses a satellite dish. For the basics on what Freesat has to offer, see our Freesat Explained section.
To get Freesat, you will need a satellite dish outside your house pointing at the appropriate satellite. You’ll also need a Freesat receiver. A small number of TV sets have Freesat built-in, but for most people, it’ll be a case of buying a Freesat box.
Freesat Set-top boxes
Set-top boxes capable of receiving Freesat became available in May 2008. They are available from Currys, Argos and John Lewis.
Here are the main Freesat set-top boxes:
Bush BFSAT02SD  |
High-Def: No Recorder (PVR): No Connectors: 2 x SCART, LNB in/Out, Ethernet£30 – from Argos (Cat no: 532/1557) |
Bush BFSAT01HD  |
High-Def: Yes Recorder (PVR):No Connectors: 2 x SCART, LNB in/Out, HDMI, Ethernet£69.99 – from Argos (Cat no: 532/2460) |
Humax Foxsat HD   |
High-Def: Yes Recorder (PVR): No Connectors: 2 x SCART, HDMI, Component, USB, EthernetReview: Humax Foxsat Review
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Humax Foxsat HDR   |
High-Def: Yes Recorder (PVR): Yes Connectors: 2 x SCART, HDMI
Available for £249.99 from Play.com Available for £215 from John Lewis More on our Humax Foxsat HDR page |
Goodmans GFSAT100SD  |
High-Def: No Recorder (PVR): No Connectors: 2 x SCART, LNB in/Out, Ethernet £54.99 – from Argos (Cat no: 532/1571) |
Goodmans GFSAT200HD  |
High-Def: Yes Recorder (PVR): No Connectors: 2 x SCART, LNB in/Out, HDMI, Ethernet£94.99 – from Argos (Cat no: 532/1588) |
Grundig GUFSATHD  |
High-Def: YES Recorder (PVR): NoDiscontinued – Was £99.99 from Comet |
Panasonic PZ81  |
The Panasonic TH-50PZ81B is the first TV set with a built-in Freesat receiver. This HD TV can receive the Freesat channels, including the HD channels, without subscription.The Panasonic PZ81 plasma TV is available in 42″, 46″ and 50″ versions.Check Pricerunner or Kelkoo. |
Got a question on Freesat? First, try our Freesat FAQ.If the answer’s not on our FAQ, ask in our Freesat Forum |
Useful Freesat Links
- More on Freesat? See our Freesat Advice page
- Answers to common questions in our Freesat FAQ
- Freesat channel listings: Freesat channels
- Information on free satellite – See our Free Satellite TV Options page
- If your question isn’t answered, please leave a message in our Freesat forum
Why haven’t I recieved the code to connect my iPad to freesat. I have registered .
Regards
Maggie
Why don’t you provide a list of basic Freesat receivers that are actually available (the two cheapest at Argos are no longer available) . There seems to be a UK cartel operating. Considering the technology is mature and what was available before these should cost no more than £30.
I agree, we are trying to find a simple freesat box that is not a recorder and does not incorporate freeview etc
Not Luddites, just trying to find what we want!
Did you succeed in the end?