
Argos dishes out very cheap Sky TV rival but you'll need this simple code
Sky TV remains one of the best ways to beam TV shows, films and sports into your living room thanks to its wide range of offers and ways to sign up. There aren't many alternatives in the UK if you want to pay one TV subscription and have access to the most popular and sought-after content.
But if you need a new TV and don't want to pay for a pricey Sky subscription, you can instead opt for a TV set with free-to-air services built in. If you've been scouring the web for the perfect price drop on such a device then we may have found the deals for you, but you'll have to hurry as the offers end soon.
UK retailer Argos is currently running an eye-catching offer on the latest screens from Hisense, a brand renowned for its quality TVs. Right now, you can save 10 or 20 percent on several models, with prices dipping as low as £250.20 for a 43-inch TV.
All the offers end at 11:59pm on Tuesday May 20, 2025, so you have a few days to take advantage.
To check out the deals, simply head to this special offer page. Depending on the TV, you can then use the code FREELY10 or FREELY20 at checkout to knock 10 or 20 percent off the RRP.
You can't pick and choose which code applies to which TV, but the different offers are clearly labelled.
Best of all, all these TVs have Freely built-in. Freely is a digital free-to-air TV service from the people behind Freeview. Anyone with a valid TV license in the UK can plug one of these TVs in, connect it to their Wi-Fi, and immediately enjoy scores of free channels including those from BBC, ITV, Channel 4, STV, Dave, True Crime and many more besides. Read More Ex-FTX executive sentenced to over 7 years in prison
View the Hisense TV deals at Argos here
Freely has emerged as a competitor to Sky TV, offering money-conscious Brits a way to access free-to-air channels if the prices for paid TV services are, understandably, a bill too far.
With these new Argos deals it means you can grab the Hisense 43-inch 43E78NQTUK Smart 4K HDR UHD QLED TV for £252.50 with the code FREELY10. That's a superb price for a 43-inch telly that you can also use to log in to all your favourite streaming services.
Rather than needing an Amazon Fire TV Stick or similar device, these smart TVs have apps built in, so you can access Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, Now TV, Apple TV+ and YouTube.
The included remote control for most of these Hisense TVs also have Amazon's Alexa voice assistant built in so you can quickly find what you need to watch simply by talking.
Of course, there are downsides, as Freely does not give you access to desirable content you'll get with a Sky TV subscription such as Sky Cinema, Sky Sports or many other paid-TV channels. And you'll need to pay the anual £174.50 TV Licence, so Freely isn't completely free.
Express.co.uk recently reviewed Sky Glass Gen 2, an alternative to a Freely TV. Sky Glass is a TV you pay for on a subscription basis, giving you a TV with a Sky box built-in along with Sky services, all for one monthly price. It's a better option if you want a wider selection of premium TV channels. Check out the latest Sky Glass 2 deals here, with prices from £14 per month.
The pricier Hisense TVs come with larger and improved screens with technology such as QLED or Mini LED for even more impressive picture quality. Argos is also offering free delivery on all the offered products, and don't forget if you link your Nectar card to your Argos account you can claim one Nectar point per pound spent.
READ SOURCE

Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles


The Verge
3 hours ago
- The Verge
Posted Jun 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM EDT
Have you seen more ads on Prime Video lately? In an email to an ad buyer seen by Adweek, Amazon said it has 'gradually increased' its ad load to four to six minutes per hour — double the two to three-and-a-half breaks it touted when rolling out ads in January 2024. Kelly Day, the vice president of Prime Video International, said last year that the streaming service launched with a lighter ad load to give viewers a 'gentle entry into advertising.'


Digital Trends
6 hours ago
- Digital Trends
Why Prime Video may be getting more annoying for some folks
If you're a paid-up member of Amazon Prime and watch stuff on Prime Video, have you noticed anything different lately, such as more ads interrupting your viewing experience? The video streaming service is now showing up to six minutes of ads per hour, double what it was showing when it introduced ads in January 2024, according to a report by AdWeek. Recommended Videos For those following such developments closely, the increase may not come as a big surprise as there were reports as far back as October 2024 suggesting that Amazon was planning to increase the number of ads on Prime Video during this year. When Amazon launched ads nearly 18 months ago, the company made it an opt-out option. This meant that Amazon Prime subscribers who wanted an ad-free experience had to pay an extra $3 a month on top of their annual fee of $139 (or $15 a month). The company said last year that it hadn't seen a sharp drop in subscribers since it launched ads for the service, though with more ads now appearing before, during, and after shows on the streaming service, some disgruntled subscribers may be considering forking out the extra $3 a month to remove the ads, or taking the more drastic step of ditching the service altogether. For Amazon, more ads should lead to an increase in ad revenue, allowing it to invest more money in content and technology that it hopes will lead to a better service for subscribers. The trick, of course, is to strike the right balance between ad frequency and keeping viewers engaged and satisfied with the service. Amazon was slow to the game when it came to launching an ad tier for its video streaming service. Netflix introduced an ad-supported option in November 2022, while Disney+ did the same just a month later. Apple TV+ has yet to offer such a tier. Prime Video currently has a heavier ad load than both Netflix and Disney+, though it's still considerably lighter than regular TV. If there are any signs that Prime Video viewers are turning off due to excessive ads, you can bet that Amazon will respond accordingly.

Engadget
10 hours ago
- Engadget
Prime Video reportedly shows almost twice as many ads as it used to
If it feels like you spend a lot more time watching ads in Prime Video than you used to, that may not be a mistake. Amazon has increased the number of ads or "ad load" in Prime Video to four-to-six minutes of ads per hour, Adweek reports. Amazon's plan to increase the amount of advertising in its streaming service was previously reported in October 2024. Shifting to a max of six minutes of ads per hour is nearly double the up to three-and-a-half minutes of ads that could play when Amazon first converted its basic Prime Video subscription to an ad-supported tier. The company used to offer all of Prime Video's features and an ad-free experience for the cost of Amazon Prime ($159 per year / $15 per month) or $9 per month, but announced at the end of 2023 that avoiding ads would cost an extra $3 every month. Besides inserting ads, Amazon's basic plan also doesn't support for features like Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision. Engadget has reached out to Amazon to confirm the ad load changes and will update this article if we hear back. Regardless of your tolerance for ads, cheaper ad-supported subscriptions have quickly become expected from most streaming services. Netflix, Max, Peacock and Paramount+ all offer subscriptions with ads. Even Apple, who could theoretically afford to lose money on subscriptions, reportedly started building a team to sell ads for a possible ad-supported tier of Apple TV+ in 2023. While adding more interruptions to the Prime Video experience isn't what anyone wants, Adweek does note that streaming services still insert far fewer ad breaks than broadcast TV. The ad load on traditional television "typically ranges from 13 to 16 minutes per hour."