Need Digital TV? Ready to switch over?
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so you make the right choice.
Do I need digital TV?
In 2008 the Government will turn off the first of the analogue signals, starting with the Scottish Border and switching off, ITV region by ITV region until 2012 when Meridian, London, Tyne Tees and Ulster will go digital.
So I have to switch?
In a word, yes. Unless you plan on ditching your TV, you will have to go digital in some way, shape or form. This doesn’t have to be expansive - Freeview set-top boxes start from around £20 and are very easy to set up.
What happens if I haven’t switched?
Your old TV aerial won’t be able to unscramble the digital signal and while you probably won’t have to change your aerial, you will have to get a set-top box to connect to your TV and unscramble the signal for viewing.
How will I know when the switchover is going to happen?
Each area will be notified around two years before it switches over and the Government and the BBC are putting aside funds to make sure that no one is left out (see useful links). However, if you haven’t switched when the analogue signal is turned off, you’ll lose your TV signal and won’t be able to watch.
Click here to find out when the Digital Switchover will happen in your area.
