The Hornet Network offers the Freewire TV service. This is broadcast quality just like you get on your normal telly, right there on your laptop or PC screen. The service offers over 50 channels of entertainment, music, sport, movies and more direct to your halls of residence room.

• Watch TV on your PC or laptop from your bedroom
• View over 50 channels of entertainment
• Full TV Listing
• Interactive Electronic Programme Guide
• Additional On Demand Services such as TV series and Movies

Remember – The digital switch over date for the Manchester area was the 2nd of Dec 2009

So why not use Freewire to watch digital TV – You do not need a TV or an aerial or a set top box just use your PC or Laptop.

Freewire support both Windows and Mac platforms. Download this PDF to learn more about Freewire Phone within the University. The Freewire TV website offers the latest information on turning your computer into a TV.

Get TV how it should be. Over 50 channels straight to your PC. Prepare to be dazzled

Dowload Freewire TV

It should only take a minute or two. And once it’s loaded, you’ll be ready to enjoy 24 of your favourite channels FREE, plus loads more top entertainment for just £5.99 a month with a Freewire Extra package.

For the international students Freewire also offers a number of international channels on a subscription basis from £5.86 per month

Learn more about other sources of watching TV and Video over Hornet.