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Do I need a box if I have freeview built into tv?

I'm recently moving into a flat and was wondering if my tv has freeview in it already do I need to buy the box (eg sky,bt,virgin) as I was thinking I could just get broadband and telephone.

Does anyone know?

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  • andyd55
    andyd55 Posts: 72 Forumite
    If you are satisfied with you freeview channels then there is no need to buy a sky/bt/virgin box. As you say just get your phoneline up and running and a broadband contract then thats you sorted!!
  • brewerdave
    brewerdave Posts: 9,018 Forumite
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    Hanmojo wrote: »
    I'm recently moving into a flat and was wondering if my tv has freeview in it already do I need to buy the box (eg sky,bt,virgin) as I was thinking I could just get broadband and telephone.

    Does anyone know?

    ..Provided that the flat has a working aerial connection then you will get Freeview.You won't know until you connect up the TV and try to tune it.
  • I bought a TV with built-in Freeview in 2006. When I learned about the 4 Freeview HD channels, I needed to get a box to be able to see them. It was definitely worth it: the picture quality is amazing.
    Who having known the diamond will concern himself with glass?

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