Read this: Freesat says Britons want to cut TV costs - January - 2011 - Which? News

Summary: Freesat suggests that Britons may use the New Year to reassess monthly contracts, such as TV subscriptions, along with other financial commitments to reduce their outgoings. According to its calculations the minimum overall cost for five years with a Sky or Virgin TV service would exceed 1000. It compares this to the cost of its own subscription-free service which it claims will cost you 115 for life, presumably based on satellite dish installation and a basic Freesat set-top box. Freesat's research surveyed more than 2,000 UKadults in September 2010. - which.co.uk