Chat on TV

Chat now to 100s of callers all over the UK

Women and men from all over the UK are chatting, flirting and dating live on our lines right now. Whether you are from Glasgow, Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester or London, phone and chat with someone online now!

Send your picture your TV screen!

Send us your MMS picture on 078436 83388 and see yourself on TV with other hot girls and guys. It’s a great way to be seen by 1000s of viewers across the UK looking to chat right now.

Chat or Date on our TV channel

On Sky 873 you can chat direct with our Text Jockeys live on TV, speak live on the phone to 100s of girls and guys across the UK, check out profile pictures of other viewers or exchange private messages.

Chat, flirt and date

right now on Sky 873

Just send us a text to

and we will do the rest

£1.50 for 1st 15 messages sent/received.
£1.50 per 6 messages sent/received thereafter. 18+.
Standard network charges apply.

All MMS messages sent to CB cost standard network rates. All texts you receive, including instructions and any 1-2-1s from other CB users are free.
Send STOP to 83388 to stop.
Helpdesk 0844 944 0844

1-2-3 Chat!

  1. Call 0871 550 5055
  2. Record a short greeting to introduce yourself to other callers
  3. Browse other callers' greetings and exchange private messages or connect live

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You don't need to be near a TV

to join the action

on Chatbox TV

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Want to see yourself on TV?

Simply MMS a picture of yourself to 078436 83388. Tune into Sky 873 and wait for it to appear!

MMS charged at standard network rate.

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Chat with our Text Jockeys

Send us a text and join the banter on screen.

Just text your message to 83388.

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Still have questions about phone chat? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions

Exchange text with other viewers

Once you’ve registered with us and when you’re watching our TV channel and you see someone you like, just text their <nickname> + your message to 65432 to send a private message to them.

Your mobile number will never be revealed. They respond by using your nickname.

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Chat you can trust

You can be assured that here at Chatbox we take your privacy and security seriously.

We will never pass on or sell your details to any third party.

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Tips for safe chatting

Gay Chat

Hundreds of guys on the line right now looking for chats and hook-ups

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 About us

Chatbox is the UK's leading provider of phone, TV, and web chat and dating with over 16 years of success behind us

At Chatbox we help 1000s of people get together for safe chat and dating whenever or wherever they are. We are the largest provider of phone chat and dating in the UK.

We operate services on multiple digital platforms so you can connect with people on the phone, online, or via SMS. Chat with hundreds of callers online right now, many of whom will be local to you. We also broadcast from our own TV station on SKY channel 873 and can soon be found on FreeSat.

Chatbox is one of the Intermediactive Group brands and sits alongside Gay Network, 4D, Candywall and Kooma as part of the wider group. The group is wholly UK owned and based in South London. We are regulated by both OFCOM and PhonepayPlus and are members of the Internet Foundation, FAST, the DMA and AIME.

You can contact us any time.

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Want to see yourself on TV?

Want to be seen by hundreds of viewers watching our TV channel right now? Simply MMS a picture of yourself to 07843 683388 and wait for genuine hot woman and men to contact you by text.

Join in the fun straight away and make an impact with viewers watching Chatbox every day, looking to chat, flirt, date and just have some fun. You can browse other viewers’ pictures as well!. When you see a girl or guys you like, text them by typing their Nickname followed by your message to 65432. Your own mobile number will never be revealed.

For more fun, comment on screen and chat with our Text Jockeys by typing CHAT followed by your message to 83388. We do not charge you to send us your picture but please check with your network operator as some do charge for MMS. Please keep it clean as all pictures are moderated before appearing on screen.

If you wish to stop using the service at any time and to prevent us billing you further simply send the word STOP to 83388. This is not a subscription service.

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Chat with our Text Jockeys

Here at Chatbox TV, our resident Text Jockeys are here to make sure our viewers, callers and text chatters are having fun in a safe environment. You can chat with our Text Jockeys at anytime. Their nickname is always prefixed with “TJ” and when you watch the channel you’ll soon see them in conversation with our audience. Each Text Jockey has a completely different personality (and fan club!!) so there are lots of interesting topics to talk about whilst you’re chatting and flirting with our genuine users.

Our Text Jockeys also moderate all of the pictures that are sent for broadcast on our TV screen and they won’t allow anything to be broadcast that is illegal, explicit or inappropriate for a "free-to-air" channel. So bear that in mind when you’re sending in your pics and messages!

So don’t forget about the TJs…send them a message and join in the banter! Just text a message to 83388 now and get chatting on the TV!

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Tips for safe chatting

When you call Chatbox, you have access to hundreds of genuine women and men … immediately! Our 24/7 moderation team ensures all initial greeting messages are suitable for other callers to hear.

All callers are chatting online right now – we do not feature out-of-date profiles, so you can connect with women and men locally throughout the UK now.

We recommend that you do not give out your contact details and when making a date, be safe and sensible and tell a friend where you are going. Our friendly and discreet Customer Service staff is available 24/7 for any queries you may have.

Whether you're a mobile or landline caller or a credit card customer, we have the cheapest payment plan for you.

Landline callers, dial 0871 550 5055 (10ppm)
Mobile callers, dial 83388 (25p per min at all times, regardless of mobile network)
Credit card callers (landline) = 0800 075 8899
Credit card callers (mobile) = 020 7966 4284

In the unlikely event that you have concerns about a fellow caller, you can block them by pressing 6 on our system or report them to our Customer Service helpdesk on 0844 944 0844.

Here at Chatbox, we take your privacy and security very seriously. We do not pass on or sell your details to 3rd parties and all credit card payments are fully secure. For those in the know, we are fully PCI DSS compliant.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Phone Chat and Date

  • How does it work?
    • It’s easy to chat and date with 100s of men and women across the UK, 24 hours a day. Just call 0871 550 5055 and record a short description of yourself. Then you can browse all the other callers online. You can be as active as you like – just browse, send and reply to messages or have private 121 live chats with other callers. It’s all up to you.  Calls cost 10p per minute from a BT landline.  Network extras apply.

Text Talk

SMS Messaging

  • How much does the service cost?
    • It costs £1.50 for the first 15 messages sent/received. Thereafter, it will cost £1.50 per 6 messages sent/received. Standard network charges apply. Women text at standard network rates.
  • Are you going to send me expensive, unwanted messages?
    • No! This is NOT a subscription service. We will only send you profiles and give you access to the service for as long you want. If you wish to stop receiving messages from us, send STOP to 88199
  • How can I stop receiving 1-2-1 SMS messages from other people?
    • To stop receiving SMS messages from a particular person, text BLOCK and the person's nickname to 88199.
    • To stop receiving messages from all people, just text STOP  to 88199. You can start receiving messages again at any time by texting MORE  to 88199.
    • All messages you send are charged at standard network rates.
    • For full information please visit our Text Talk page.

Chat on TV

  • How does it work?
    • Just text your message to 83388 and we’ll do the rest to get you registered and chatting with other TV viewers
  • Where can I see my messages?
    • Messages and pictures will appear on Chatbox TV which can be found on Channel 873 on the Sky platform.  The Channel runs 24/7 so you can be sure to chat with viewers and our resident Text Jockeys at any time of day or night