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Introduction to Subject

The digital TV switchover is the process of turning off the UK's analogue TV signal and replacing it with a digital signal.

The digital TV switchover is Government policy. It will mean that almost everyone will be able to receive digital TV through an aerial (Freeview).

Digital TV also uses less broadcast space which means that after switchover, there will be more room for new services such as wireless broadband, local TV and High Definition Television (HDTV).

The digital TV switchover has started and takes place around the UK at different times. To keep your TV service, you will need to convert your TVs to digital before your area’s switchover date.