Can I Get UK TV Outside the UK? Answer - Yes, Sort of
How to Receive UK Television Outside the UK via Satellite Broadcast
Watching UK television outside the UK is possible via satellite, but it depends heavily on your location, the satellite coverage, and having the right equipment. Most free-to-air UK TV channels are broadcast on Astra 2E, 2F, and 2G satellites at 28.2° East, primarily targeting the UK and parts of Western Europe.
To check if your region is within reach of the signal footprint, visit SatBeams. For example, Astra 2E’s UK spot beam has limited reach, but its European beam covers a broader area. Some areas like Spain, Southern France, and parts of Germany can receive these signals with the right dish size.
Dish Size Requirements:
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UK & Ireland: Standard 45–60 cm dish
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Northern France/Belgium/Netherlands: 80 cm dish
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Southern France/Spain/Italy: 1.2–1.8 m dish or more (especially for spot beam reception)
In fringe areas, bigger dishes (2.4 m or more) might be needed, especially to access the UK Spot Beam, which carries BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5.
Equipment Needed:
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Satellite Dish: Appropriately sized for your region
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LNB (Low Noise Block): Universal LNB is commonly used for Astra satellites
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Satellite Receiver: A Freesat receiver (or any DVB-S2 receiver) Freesat Boxes
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Mounting & Alignment Tools: A satellite finder tool helps with accurate dish alignment
If you're not in the footprint, IPTV services or VPNs might be a better option. But for purists wanting satellite reliability, investing in the right hardware and checking signal maps on Sat Beams is your best bet.
For more coverage maps and tech specs, visit:
We ship most of the equipment we sell to the EU but local taxes might need to be paid.