It can be hard to decide which Digital TV service is right of you. Enter your address details below to find out what’s available in your area.
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The switchover can be daunting but we are here to help make your switch as easy as possible - it's not as complicated as it first appears!
- What is the 'digital switchover'?
- When will the digital switchover start?
- How much will the digital switchover cost me?
- Can I check digital services availability in my area?
More choice and new services on digital terrestrial tv:
High-definition services to be available free-to-air
Viewers across the UK will have the opportunity to access more television channels, including programmes broadcast in high-definition (HD), as a result of a major technology upgrade of digital terrestrial television (DTT) to be facilitated by Ofcom.
The changes mean that viewers using new HD set top boxes should be able to receive up to four new high-definition channels as digital switchover is completed in the UK in 2012, with the first three available as switchover takes place in the Granada and subsequent regions from 2009.
Over the next few years, analogue TV signals will be switched off and replaced with digital signals. It will happen gradually, region by region, between 2008 and 2012.
As a result, every TV set and video recorder in your house will need to cope with digital signals. So, if you are thinking about buying a new TV or video recorder today, you need to think about your digital choices to future proof yourself for the switchover.
This guide gives you everything you need to know about the different Digital TV options available. We'll tell you about the different ways to receive and record Digital TV and even show you how to convert all the TVs in your house to digital.
What is Digital Television?
- More channels
Lots of new free channels as well as others you can pay for. Different digital options offer different channel choices. - Better picture quality
Digital pictures aren't affected by interference. - True Widescreen
Many Digital TV programmes are broadcast in 'true' widescreen. - Easier to find out what's on
Digital viewers use an electronic programme guide to choose what to watch and record. - Interactive TV
Some programmes have an interactive element. For example, during Wimbledon fortnight, the BBC offers all digital viewers a choice of which match to watch. - Digital radio
You can listen to dozens of digital radio stations (also called DAB radio stations) through your TV. - Better sound quality
Digital broadcasting means purer sound, often as good as CD quality.
How do I get Digital Television?
There are a number of different ways to receive Digital TV signals. Click the links below to find out more:
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