Get set for the Digital Switchover

What is the digital switchover?

TV in the UK is going digital transmitter group by transmitter group between now and 2012.  Switchover means that almost everyone will be able to receive digital TV through their aerial giving many people access to a wider choice of channels.

To keep your TV service, you will need to convert your TVs to digital before your area’s switchover date.

When do I switch?

When your switch to digital will depend on where you are in the UK.

To find out when you switch visit the Digital UK  postcode checker at www.digitaluk.co.uk

How do I switch?

Switching to digital is as easy as connecting a digital box to your existing TV. Almost any TV can be converted with a digital box, even a black and white one.

If you decide to buy a new TV, make sure it carries the ‘digital tick’. The ‘digital tick’ means that it is designed to continue working after the switchover.

Video and DVD recorders will continue to playback and record after switchover, however, most won’t be able to record one channel while you are watching another. The simplest way to do this is to get a digital TV recorder. A digital TV recorder with a twin tuner will also convert your TV.

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