B4U Music has become the first and so far the only Asian channel to launch on the newly launched free-to-air satellite service: Freesat.

The BBC and ITV backed service will reach almost all of the UK and feature over 80 free digital channels – television, radio, interactive – plus high definition (HD) services from the BBC and ITV. Launched last week in the UK, Freesat has no subscription and no contract. It offers high definition digital television for for a one off payment, starting at £49.99, and an £80 installation fee.

It is unlikely many of the major Asian satellite channels will migrate to the service. A significant number of the big players including Sony, Zee and B4U still charge charge a monthly subscription via Sky. B4U Music is B4U’s only free to air channel.
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