What is Freeview?

Freeview is the free digital television service in Australia. It comprises all the channels from Australia’s free-to-view broadcasters, including the ABC, SBS, Seven Network, Nine Network, Network Ten, Prime, WIN and Southern Cross.

Why am I being asked to switch to Freeview?

Between 2010 and 2013, the analogue free-to-view TV signals in Australia will be switched off and replaced with digital-only signals. Once the analogue signal has been turned off, the only way for Australians to continue to watch their favourite TV shows for free, is to convert from analogue to Freeview digital television.

For more information about the digital switchover and timings, see “About Digital Television” or go to http://www.digitalready.gov.au

What does freeview offer me?

If you are currently watching analogue television, you will receive a maximum of five channels. In metropolitan areas, this includes ABC1, SBSONE, 7, 9 and Ten. By switching to Freeview digital television now, you will get high definition viewing with up to six more channels, for free. As a guide, some of the additional channels that are available include:

ABC2 - ABC for Kids on 2 entertains pre-schoolers weekdays from 9am to 6pm and 6am to 6pm on weekends. In the evening, ABC 2 provides contemporary, edgier adult programming including comedy, drama and documentaries from home and around the world.

ABC3 - A commercial-free, dedicated kids channel created for 6-12 year olds

ABC News 24 - is Australia’s first free-to-air, 24-hour digital news service, offering coverage of national and global breaking news.

ONE - A 24 hour sports channel that’s available in both standard and high definition*

ELEVEN - Launching in early 2011, ELEVEN will be the new and unrivalled destination for fun and bold programming with particular appeal to the ‘distinctly youthful’ market.

SBS TWO - Australia’s multicultural digital channel providing more of the world’s best stories, more world film and drama, documentaries, international news and sport

GO! - An entertainment channel for the young and young at heart

GEM - is the Nine Network's third digital channel.
GEM is a mix of new content, classic comedies, cherished drama series, all-time favorite movies, and all
of Nine’s sport coverage in high definition.

7TWO - Now brings you more of the brand new and classic TV you love

7mate - is the first broadcast television channel to cater for men 16-49 and is designed to complement Seven and 7TWO programming.

31Digital has also launched in digital in the Brisbane metropolitan area. More community channels are due to join Freeview throughout 2010.

*Metro regions only (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth). In Regional areas, ONE is only available in HD.