YouView was the brainchild of BT, TalkTalk and telecoms company Arqiva, and is also offered by BT to its TV customers. TalkTalk TV offers the same YouView box for all customers wanting its TV services. You can also access Netflix and Amazon Prime via the YouView box, all of which are subject to an additional subscription fee. When it comes to Freeview, the precise availability of channels will depend on where you live, how fast your broadband is where you live, and the quality of your TV aerial reception.Ĭustomers can choose to bolt on an array of chargeable extras to the basic Freeview offering, including NOW TV Cinema, Entertainment, Kids or Sport – or the whole lot. It also includes a number of +1 channels. Along with BBC, ITV and Channels 4 and 5, Freeview also includes the Horror Channel, Sony Movies, Paramount Network, Really and Dave. Freeview channels are subject to location and you will need a roof aerial in order to be able to receive them. TalkTalk’s TV offering is in the form of a basic YouView box with up to 80 Freeview channels, including 15 in HD.
It’s only available to households with TalkTalk fibre broadband. But before you read any further, it’s important to note that TalkTalk TV is not a standalone product. You can pick and mix streaming services to bolt on each month without committing to lengthy contracts.
TalkTalk’s big selling point for TV is simplicity and flexibility.