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ADSL TV

How does Digital ADSL work?
Key Features
Equipment Required
Coverage
Cost
Channels Available
Other ways to receive Digital TV

How does Digital ADSL work?
Digital ADSL is a new way of downloading and transmitting data at high speed over existing telephone wires and is being trialled in the UK. Companies such as Homechoice and Yes Television use it to transmit Digital TV signals.

Programmes are categorized into packages, e.g. films, sports, music etc. and subscription gives you access to all the programmes held within each package. The main difference with this type of digital technology is that instead of having to watch specific movies or programmes when they are broadcast, you can watch them anytime you choose.

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Key Features

  • Pay-Per-View - hundreds of movies are available on a Pay-Per-View basis

  • Wide range of subscription packages

  • Video on Demand - allows you to pause, stop, re-wind, and fast-forward programmes

  • PC based fast Internet access - without the need for a second line

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Equipment Required

Suppliers install a set top box and modem connection to your existing phone socket. No dish, cable connection, or video recorder is required.

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Coverage

UK Coverage is limited to small trial areas at present though there are plans to expand services nationwide this year.

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Cost

Packages are priced individually but subscription starts from £6 upwards.
Subscription is for a minimum of 12 months.
There is a one-off £40 installation fee.
Pay-Per-View movies are available and range from £2 to £3.50.
Fast Internet access is available and is generally charged at a flat fee of around £20 per month - there are no extra call charges.

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Channels available include:

Programming is grouped into subscription packages rather than channels that are specific to the supplier e.g. Homechoice provides the following:

  • SoundChoice - more than 1000 chart and music videos, plus karaoke

  • Life&StyleChoice - food, travel, home and garden, and performing arts

  • SportsChoice - major sporting events past and present

  • ComedyChoice - contemporary and classic comedy

  • KidsChoice - drama, cartoon and animation

  • History&NatureChoice - historical and wildlife programmes

  • DramaChoice - popular, modern, and period drama

  • ClubZebra - lifestyle club covering aerobics, relaxation, healthy eating

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