why is itv hd restricted?

[halfax]

how come some of us cannot get itv hd( ie, kathrein etc,,)
is it not going to be free to air?

[dxdy]

it's FTA but read topic about problems with receivers, you must manualy insert channel in channel (settings) list and upload to receiver

[scrupples]

they want you to buy a freesat box...

[xanadu]

It's advertised as a Freesat exclusive channel only intended for Freesat HD box owners.

They have to press red button on the remote to watch it when it's launched.