Freeview is the latest phenomenon to hit the United Kingdom and has some viewers excited, some riled up and some plain mad. Before we get on to further discussion we must know what Freeview is all about and some of the issues surrounding it, especially from the consumer point of view. This is basically a new free television service. The word free as use here is in quotes here for it does entail some cost and not exactly free in the pure sense of the word. The service may at times need the services of aerial installers.
After paying for the converter or the decoder as some will call it, the viewer or consumer is able to enjoy additional channels on the television which is good as you do not need to buy any equipment for it makes use of your existing aerial. However, due to bad reception in some cases, there may be a need to hire a tv Aerial Installer.
The purchase of a new aerial may in fact entail other costs that are part and parcel of buying it, since you want to improve performance and reception of your new TV service. Some of these costs will be discussed so as to better prepare you for the decision of whether to get a new aerial or not.
Hopefully this discussion will protect you the consumer from misinformation and put you on the right path of enjoying Freeview properly.
The first factor you should look at is the location of the aerial. Installation of an aerial in a more dangerous place such as a rooftop as against the balcony will most likely incur extra charges due to the hazard and the danger. A second factor will be what model type of aerial you will be using. There are many models to choose from and this will also affect how much you spend.
A third factor to be considered will be how many people are demanding or ordering the installation of new aerials. The higher demand will cause prices to go up and you will not have much leverage or in a bargaining position with those installing these aerials.
A most important consideration is consumer ignorance. Some consumers are gullible and the crafty technician can pump the price of the aerial and installation cost through some technical mambo jumbo. Thus it is of prime importance that the consumer educate him or herself by asking as many questions as possible from those with Freeview and the providers themselves.
Given these cost scenarios on the installation of your new aerial should you wish to purchase a new one, you should be able to rationally weigh the options and the level of need of some of the options being offered to you by the service provider or by anyone else.
After paying for the converter or the decoder as some will call it, the viewer or consumer is able to enjoy additional channels on the television which is good as you do not need to buy any equipment for it makes use of your existing aerial. However, due to bad reception in some cases, there may be a need to hire a tv Aerial Installer.
The purchase of a new aerial may in fact entail other costs that are part and parcel of buying it, since you want to improve performance and reception of your new TV service. Some of these costs will be discussed so as to better prepare you for the decision of whether to get a new aerial or not.
Hopefully this discussion will protect you the consumer from misinformation and put you on the right path of enjoying Freeview properly.
The first factor you should look at is the location of the aerial. Installation of an aerial in a more dangerous place such as a rooftop as against the balcony will most likely incur extra charges due to the hazard and the danger. A second factor will be what model type of aerial you will be using. There are many models to choose from and this will also affect how much you spend.
A third factor to be considered will be how many people are demanding or ordering the installation of new aerials. The higher demand will cause prices to go up and you will not have much leverage or in a bargaining position with those installing these aerials.
A most important consideration is consumer ignorance. Some consumers are gullible and the crafty technician can pump the price of the aerial and installation cost through some technical mambo jumbo. Thus it is of prime importance that the consumer educate him or herself by asking as many questions as possible from those with Freeview and the providers themselves.
Given these cost scenarios on the installation of your new aerial should you wish to purchase a new one, you should be able to rationally weigh the options and the level of need of some of the options being offered to you by the service provider or by anyone else.
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