Starting in 2008 and ending in 2012, UK TV services will go completely digital region by region. This process is being referred to as the digital switchover.
Basically the current analogue tv signal will be switched off and replaced by a new digital signal. When the signal is switched from analogue to digital tv, any television or vcr that is not compatible with the new digital tv signal will no longer receive programmes.
There are currently several ways of getting digital tv broadcasts. Satellite from Sky is the most well known. This is a subscription service.
With a one off purchase of a set top box, tv viewers can enjoy 30 free channels but these set top boxes do not work in some regions of the UK.
Freesat offer 30 free channels and 30 free digital radio channels after a one off payment for the minidish and set top box. There is no subscription or contract.
As the big digital switchover approaches, many people in the UK are confused by what the change to digital TV in the UK actually means to them. Hopefully, you are a little wiser now, but don't forget to check here often for information and updates about digital tv.
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