freesat is a British digital satellite television platform developed by the BBC and ITV plc. The service began broadcasting on 6 May 2008 and offers a satellite equivalent of the Freeview service, with a selection of channels available without subscription for users purchasing a receiver. The service makes use of the additional capacity available on digital satellite broadcasting to offer high-definition channels. History Background BBC and ITV, the two biggest free-to-air broadcasters in the U… (More on Freesat)