The TV on demand revolution
Throw away your TV Guide and take control of your television! The future of TV is changing forever with on-demand TV. We explain how you can show your TV who's boss.
What's happening?
Digital on-demand TV is changing the face of television in the UK. It allows you to watch the TV shows, music videos and films you want, whenever you want. You can access catch-up TV with cable, satellite or broadband TV, or you can watch TV on demand online.
Digital on-demand TV is changing the face of television in the UK. It allows you to watch the TV shows, music videos and films you want, whenever you want.
What does TV on demand mean for me?
Total control of your TV viewing! You can use TV on demand to catch up with programmes you missed, or find a film you've been meaning to watch without having to head out to the video store. There are both free and paid-for TV on demand options available.
How can I get TV on Demand?
If this sounds like a service you'd like to take advantage of, you just need to decide how you want to receive your on-demand TV services.
- If you have a subscription to a TV service provider like Virgin Media or Sky for example, you may already be able to access catch-up TV services like those from BBC iPlayer and 4oD (Channel 4 on Demand), amongst others, for free through your TV.
- Some digital TV service providers offer a pay-per-view TV on demand option, where you pay a small fee for viewing a movie, TV show, or music videos from their library. This option may be provided as part of the package with some deals or as a stand-alone service.
- You can watch catch-up TV for free on the internet through services like BBC iPlayer, 4oD, ITV Player and others.
- Be sure to check your broadband download limit is up to the challenge of TV on demand - downloading large files can eat up your allowance faster than you might think.
uSwitch can help you find a digital TV provider to suit your on-demand needs.
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