Can I get freeview with broadband?

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Hello..
I've recently moved into a new property. I don't watch much tv and am happy with freeview. I do however need wifi.
If I get a broadband only deal, and I already have a smart tv, can I watch freeview via a internet connection to the smart tv? I've tried to look around, some sites are saying I need an aerial for freeview or some kind of box (even though I currently have freeview on my ground floor TV without any aerial on my house).
Basically I need freeview and wifi on my upstairs tv, do I have to get the tv package or will broadband only do?
Thanks.
I've recently moved into a new property. I don't watch much tv and am happy with freeview. I do however need wifi.
If I get a broadband only deal, and I already have a smart tv, can I watch freeview via a internet connection to the smart tv? I've tried to look around, some sites are saying I need an aerial for freeview or some kind of box (even though I currently have freeview on my ground floor TV without any aerial on my house).
Basically I need freeview and wifi on my upstairs tv, do I have to get the tv package or will broadband only do?
Thanks.
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You can use the smart apps on the tv or via a Fire Stick, Now TV box or Roku stick.
Other apps like Amazon, Netflix, NowTV etc need an internet connection.
freeview needs an aerial
freesat needs a dish
streaming & catchup needs broadband
I don't think every channel on freeview is available online, but bbc/itv/ch4/ch5/dave are.
You might want to get a box with a remote that lets you stream to your tv (if your tv doesn't allow it already). I've used to use a now tv box (without paying any money to sky, so I only had the free channels). Now I have a youview box I got from ebay, I mostly watch catchup but occasionally watch live tv over an aerial.
Freeview via BB no even the ones that supply a TV service Freeview needs an airial .
When a BB provider talks about a "TV Package", they generally mean a Pay TV package, possibly bundled with equipment to view it on.
With many providers, that equipment also receives Freeview channels.
If you only want Freeview, then there is no need to pay for a TV package with your BB provider. But you will need a suitable aerial and either a compatible TV or a Set-top box.
There is some info here:https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/cheaper-sky-cheap-cable/
As above, you cannot receive the whole of Freeview via the Internet (yet). However, you can access content from BBC, ITV, C4, C5 and UKTV via the Internet, as catch-up (and in some cases, live broadcasts).
If the signal is strong enough downstairs to get freeview without an aerial, have you tried it upstairs? If you don't want an external aerial, have you tried a portable internal one to see if that is enough?
No point in paying £150 for an aerial.
https://tvplayer.com/freeview/
I have it via TV Player on this desktop and also via the App on my tablet. No HD unless you take the Premium (pay) channel. On the Basic choice, there are ads.
a much bigger hammer.