Iv’e just found a new channel on 30w called FOX NEXT and it appears FTA. At this moment it’s showing an English tv/films with what looks like Portuguese subtitles.

30w hispasat
12092 V
27500

And Channel 4 from the uk is now free aswell on 28.2 Astra

Channel Four is broadcasting FTA on 10729 V 22000 5/6, look for on EPG as 8350.

This could be the prelogue for the move to Feesat, but could be good or bad news for expats depending on where you are with poor 2D reception, but good news for Free-to-air receiver owners, as you will no longer need a Sky box or card

for more info read these threads on the on Digital Spy at

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=22908030&postcount=4
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=777975

S4C is FTA on 12129 Vert 27500 2/3 and channel 4 is on 10729
so mike know more about the new freeview boxes
give him a ring