High-def coverage of the summer’s big sporting events have helped Freesat to sell over 100,000 set-top boxes in just five months.

What Satellite has learnt from a source within Freesat that the anticipated Humax Freesat PVR is set to launch in the first week of November.

Freesat, a HD-ready and free-to-air satellite service launched by the BBC and ITV, has reached its first milestone.

Freesat is trumpeting 100,000 sales since launch, claiming that the prospect of subscription free HD has boosted their customer base.

Freesat+ PVR is on its way marking a maturing of the platform.