Freeview in the UK: It’s Terrestrial TV, Not Cable

Freeview is a digital terrestrial television (DTT) service, not a cable service. It broadcasts TV and radio signals over the air via a standard aerial (antenna), not through coaxial or fiber cables.

Freeview provides 70+ TV channels and 30+ radio stations free‑to‑air (no subscription). Coverage reaches ~98% of UK households. A compatible TV or set‑top box and a suitable aerial are all that’s needed.