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Digital TV in France
Information about digital broadcasting in France...
DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or terrestrial digital television is called Télévision Numérique Terrestre (TNT) in France. Coverage is almost nationwide.
DVB is a global standard, meaning that televisions with built-in decoders bought outside France, and also external decoders (such as FreeView and Top-up TV boxes from the United Kingdom) will work.
- For more information on TNT in France: Click here (in French)
- For the TNT website: Click here (in French)
Installing TNT
The following is needed to receive TNT:
- An aerial (internal or external)
- Good quality coaxial cable linking the aerial to a DVB terminal/decoder, or a television with a built in decoder
TNT Satellite
TNT is also available via the Astra 1 Satellite at 19.2 degrees east (same as Canal Satellite) as TNT SAT, or via Fransat (Eutelsat Satellite). There is no subscription charge although set up requires the decoder and viewing card (which is valid four years).
The following is needed to receive TNT via satellite:
- Satellite dish pointing to 19.2 degrees east
- Decoder box with TNT Sat viewing card
- For more information on TNT SAT: Click here (in French)
- To learn how to renew the card: Click here (in French)
Available Channels
TNT has 23 free-to-view channels plus CNN, BBC World Service, Sky News and several radio stations.
- For a full list: Click here
- For a daily programme guide: Click here
Some channels are available by subscription only, these include Canal+, Eurosport, Paris Première and TPS Star.
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