London, 21 September 2015: Freesat, the subscription free satellite TV service, and LG Electronics (LG), leading global consumer electronics manufacturer, today announce a strategic partnership to provide the Freesat service on LG’s new and existing satellite enabled smart TVs.
LG will launch Freesat channels on the new LF650 and LF630 TVs, in screen sizes ranging from 32” to 55” and fully compatible with LG’s market-leading Magic Motion Remote Control. The new range of Freesat-enabled LG TVs will be available from leading high street retailers.
In a first for Freesat, LG will also support the service across its existing TVs. Owners of satellite-compatible TVs will gain access to over 200 subscription free TV and radio channels, with many in high definition, via a software rollout to customers.
Commenting on the partnership, Andy Mackay, UK Commercial Director, LG Consumer Electronics, said: “We’re excited to bring the Freesat offering to our new and existing smart TVs. We are committed to offering people the latest technology innovations, with which to enjoy their favourite content, and this partnership helps us to ensure LG customers are getting access to the very best.”
Matthew Huntington, Chief Technology Officer at Freesat, said “Freesat is delighted to be partnering with LG to offer Freesat on its range of new and existing satellite TVs. LG has built an important position in the UK market, repeatedly positioning great products at the right price. Partnering with Freesat will provide customers even better choice, with over 200 channels, completely subscription free
, this partnership between LG and Freesat is offering viewers something special.”
For further information on Freesat please contact Amy Pettinger-ENDS-
07796 396 642
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About Freesat
Freesat is a subscription free satellite TV service offering more than 200 TV & radio channels and 9 interactive services, including 11 in HD, to everyone in the UK. Freesat’s award-winning Freetime service, available on TVs and set top boxes, includes smart features such as pause, rewind and record, a roll back TV guide for the past seven days of programming and a range of catch up players including BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, All4, Demand 5, YouTube and BBC News & Sport Apps. The popular Freesat App, downloaded more than 600,000 times, is available on iOS, Android and Kindle Fire.
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About LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company
The LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company is a global top player in television, audio video systems, monitors, personal computers, digital signage and commercial displays. The company opened a new era of innovation in the TV market, creating pioneering technologies like OLED TV and implementing an intuitive operating system to allow customers to experience the full benefits of smart TV technology. LG is committed to improving customers’ lives with innovative home entertainment products led by its award-winning 4K OLED TVs, ULTRA HD TVs and webOS TVs. For more information, please visit http://www.LG.com/
