Digital TV Glossary - V

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• VCR
• VDSL
• Virgin Media
• VoD

Video Cassette Recorder. Once your area has switched over to digital, you won’t be able to watch one channel while recording another unless you buy a digital TV recorder.
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VDSL

Very-High bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line. Allows faster download speeds than ADSL making it easier for video services to be delivered.
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Digital TV provider that delivers programming via fibre optic cable.
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Video on Demand. Allows users to watch what they want, when they want. These services can be paid for or free.
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