Digital Switchover

What is the digital TV switchover?

Started in 2008 and ending in 2012, TV services in the UK are going 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.

Why are we switching to digital TV?

Today more than two thirds of UK homes have digital TV. However, one in four cannot get it via their aerial and many still cannot receive Channel 5. Only by switching off the older analogue system is it possible to boost the digital TV signal and provide people with a greater choice of affordable digital TV options.

How do I make the switch to digital TV?

If you currently receive just the traditional five UK channels (BBC One, BBC Two, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5) - or only some of them - on any of your TV sets, you'll need to think about your options for getting digital TV. Every TV set you want to keep watching in your home will need to be converted or upgraded to digital.

When is the digital switchover taking place?

The process of digital switchover will take place between 2008 and 2012, TV region by TV region.

Where is the digital switchover happening?

Detailed information is available on the Digital UK website.