Q: When is the switch to digital?
A: The digital switchover has already begun in 2008 and ends in 2012. Terrestrial TV services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region. This process is called digital switchover. The UK’s old television broadcast signal (known as “analogue”) is being switched off and replaced with a ‘digital’ signal.

Click Here For Region By Region Schedule of Switchover.

Q: Why is the UK changing to digital?
A: The reason for the change is that digital signals allow a much greater number of channels, and better quality pictures become available to you.

Q: Do I need to replace my TV?
A: No you do not need to replace your TV to enjoy the huge choice of channels that digital brings. Whatever format you choose, digital reception is available to view with your existing TV.

Q: What choices are available to receive digital reception?
A: You can currently receive digital via the following methods.

• Through an aerial (via either a digital receiver box or digital TV)
• Through a satellite dish (Sky satellite has already switched over to digital.The signal is converted by the Sky receiver box and will work on a non digital or digital television).
• Through a cable
• Through a telephone line
• Through an aerial and telephone line

Q: How much will it cost to get digital?
A: The cost will vary depending on what digital service and digital equipment you choose. Please call us and we will talk you through the latest options and prices.

Q: Can I get digital through my aerial now?
A: digital reception through an aerial is already available to the majority of households in the UK via a set top box or integrated television. Whilst there are various digital reception checker web sites that are post code based, the majority of these sites available to the public do not take into account the local topography and are therefore very general. We usually find on carrying out a digital signal test, that in many cases digital services are available now even when stated otherwise.

Q: When does my area go fully digital?