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AngelieMumsnet · 29/08/2013 11:17

We've been asked by the team at Freesat to find 15 UK Mumsnetters to try out a Freesat+ box with and to share their feedback on Mumsnet.

We're looking for folks who are keen to switch from their current TV provider or who want to add this box to another TV in their home. Testers should be in the UK and have at least one child at home.

Here's what they have to say: "Hello. We're freesat. We believe you shouldn't have to pay a monthly subscription to watch and listen to 180 channels of the best comedy, drama, sport, lifestyle, music and news. We offer free HD services from ITV, the BBC and Channel 4; freesat+ to record pause and rewind, BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, 4oD and Demand; and all subscription free."

Freesat launched last Autumn which includes a Roll Back TV Guide that allows you to watch programmes you've missed from the previous seven days across 21 channels, a new showcase section providing top TV picks chosen daily by Freesat's reviewers, on-demand services and enhanced recordings.

Freesat is a subscription free service and Freesat+ boxes are available to buy from a range of retailers - RRP from £226.

If you're selected to take part you will be sent a Humax 500GB Freesat+ with box worth £226.You will then need to try it and add feedback at least twice to a thread on Mumsnet. You'll be asked to add your first impressions and then to add extra feedback a week or two later to share what you've been watching, recording, pausing and how you and your family are finding Freesat.

There are some technical requirements for this product test:

  • You will need a satellite dish to install Freesat. If you already have a satellite dish you'll be asked to install the Freesat box at home. If you do not, a satellite dish will be fitted for you, but you must ensure that you have access and permission (if required)
  • You will also need access to the internet to access . The minimum speed required is 2mbps, you can test your speed here

If you'd like to take part please add your details here

So long as you add feedback as required you will be able to keep the box after testing is over.

Thanks and good luck,

MNHQ

AngelieMumsnet · 30/08/2013 10:08

Hi everyone - thanks to those who have applied so far! Carriepreston, as long as testers have any necessary permissions, they do not have to pay for satellite dish installation :)

AngelieMumsnet · 09/09/2013 12:29

Hi everyone, just to clarify that selected testers have not been contacted yet, but they will be emailed this week :)

AnnMumsnet · 13/09/2013 07:57

Smile do keep Angelie up to speed on any changes - eg if you don't need engineer etc won't you? We'll get the proper feedback thread up soonish.

AngelieMumsnet · 17/09/2013 17:31

Hi everyone, very sorry about the issues that a few people have been having. Rest assured, we've been working very closely with our contact at Freesat to fix these problems so that you can start testing your boxes as soon as possible.
Do continue posting in the thread, but if anyone has any other issues, please contact me either via PM or email and I'll do what I can to help.

AngelieMumsnet · 20/09/2013 17:25

Hi everyone, the feedback thread is now live here so you can start adding your comments :)

Watch this thread for updates

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