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What is digital switchover?

Switchover is when all television in the UK switches to a digital signal. This is happening between 2008 and 2012, one region at a time. (Note: digital switchover doesn't apply to radio.)

To make sure you keep your TV service, you will need to convert your TV to digital before the switchover happens in your region.

When will switchover happen in my area?

Digital UK, an independent organisation, is co-ordinating the switchover. You will get plenty of advance warning, and there will be lots of information and help available. The switchover will happen between now and 2012, one region at a time. You can see the roll-out scedule below:

What do I need to do to be ready for switchover?

You need to make sure your TV can receive digital signals. If you can already watch more than five channels, it is probably digital already. If not, you will need to adapt it by connecting it to a digital set-top box, or replace it. This applies to all the TV sets in your home, and to any recorder (video or DVD) that you use to record from the TV. You can browse our wide range of flat panel TV's by clicking <-Here-> and our DVD recorders <-Here->

Alternativly you can call our shop on 0844 858 0708 to discuss your needs

Why wait until nearer the time when you can be ready now!

Why is the switchover happening?

Digital is now the best technology for broadcasting TV. To make sure everyone in the UK can receive it, the signal needs to be available for free everywhere, ideally through a normal aerial. At present, around 74% of households are in areas where this is possible. Digital signals for the rest of the country can only be switched on when the existing analogue ones are switched off. After switchover almost everyone (at least 98.5%) will be able to receive digital TV through an aerial.

Can I get help with the switchover?

For all local customer (anyone in the Bolton area) we are offering a Digital Switchover service. If you have a Digital TV or Digi-Box when the switchover begins on the 4th of November and then again on the 2nd of December. we will do a home visit and retune all your digital receivers to receive freeview from only �30 per visit!

Are you prepared? Don't know how to do it? Do not worry, we will take care of it for you!

Call us on 0844 858 0708 for booking or advise.