Digital switchover
Why is it happening?
The digital TV switchover is Government policy. It will mean that almost everyone will be able to receive digital TV through an aerial (Freeview). To keep your TV service, you will need to convert your TV to digital before your area’s switchover date.
Do I need to buy a new TV?
No, you don't need to get a new TV as almost any TV can be converted with a digital box, even black and white ones and televisions without scart sockets. Your television needs to have either a scart or RF input. Unfortunately if your television does not have either of these inputs it cannot be converted to receive digital television.
Most, but not all, digital boxes come with scart sockets so make sure you check if your television has one. If your TV was made after 1996 it will have a scart socket.
If your TV does not have a scart socket, you can purchase a digital box that connects to the RF input (aerial socket) on your television.
An electrical retailer will be able to advise further on your options, the key thing is to ensure that the box has an RF Modulator which means it will work without a Scart connection.
When will I switch over?
You can view the date of the switchover region by region and check when your area will be switching.
How do I switch?
If you are already receiving a digital signal, no further action is required. If not, you will need to upgrade your aerial.
Switching to digital is as easy as connecting a digital box to your existing TV. You will need to consider all the TV equipment in your home. For all your options and further information visit www.digitaluk.co.uk.