The Downside Of Freeview Aerial Installers
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.
Upon payment of the decoder box that is a requirement for the service, you should be able to enjoy a myriad channels on your television using your old aerial, and does not necessitate the purchase of a new aerial. However, some subscribers have opted to get new aerials perhaps to improve quality or boost performance and thus require the services of Aerial Installers.
Issues have arisen out of the cross-over into television in that sometimes the old school aerial does not live up to the expectations of receiving the signals despite the fact that the converter box has been purchased and installed . In fact after paying for the over one hundred conversion box fee, you may need to pay extra for an aerial that is compatible with that converter box all the while thinking that your old aerial antenna would suffice. And purchasing this antenna has its costs also as it entails the additional coast of hiring a Freeview aerial installer.
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 consideration will be the demand for installation. The more people that demand to have aerials installed to get the Freeview will cause delays and therefore the cost here is in the form of time. Likewise if the demand is high you become a price taker and cannot do much on haggling for a lower price from installers.
A fourth and most important factor is your own ignorance. How aware are you that you may not need to buy or install a new aerial after all? Are there other ways to get a clearer reception like adjusting the aerial? Have you really talked to the service provider and asked the right questions so that when you subscribe you will not be spending so much? Did you weigh the options and a do you really need it?
Thus these factors should assist us in making a checklist of things we need to do before making an order for a Freeview installation or even purchasing a new aerial for that matter.
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