As stations across the country are moving to new frequencies, there’s been a lot of talk about free TV. What is it and how can you get it? It’s easier than you might think, and more than 72 million Americans are already taking advantage of it.
Your local broadcast station signals are free to anyone with an over-the-air antenna. We’re not talking about your grandfather’s rabbit ears – you know the ones with tin foil at the top. Today’s TV antennas are sleek, powerful and affordably priced, especially when you compare them to the monthly fees some cable and satellite companies charge. That’s why in the past few years, the number of people choosing free TV has grown exponentially with everyone from millennials to seniors adopting the trend.
When you install your TV antenna it will perform a scan to find the channels available in your area. Then it will pull in signals from your local stations, such as ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Univision and Telemundo. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. PBS, ION and The CW are available for free, too, along with MeTV, Antenna TV, Comet TV, Escape and Laff, which air past and current shows. There may be dozens of free channels available to you, depending on your location.
Antenna users get a crystal clear picture of their favorite programs — everything from local news and weather reports to live sports and the highest-rated network shows, all for free with no monthly subscription fee.
And coming soon, you’ll get even more free services and personal customization as local broadcasters roll out Next Generation Television broadcasting. This new technology provides ultra-high definition TV, along with interactivity, incredible picture and sound and the ability to watch TV on the go!
If you’re ready to try free TV, you can visit antennaweb.org to learn which antenna is right for you and how many channels you can expect to receive.
But don’t forget, if you watch TV with an antenna, you may need to rescan in the days ahead, so find out which stations are moving and when and stay tuned to your local stations.