Help scheme

What will people get?

All eligible households will be entitled to a choice of options for getting their digital TV services, depending on what platforms are regionally available.

Help will include providing the necessary equipment to convert one television set. The equipment will be designed with the user’s needs in mind. If necessary, the Scheme will also help with installation and use of equipment, and provide an aerial replacement.

Households will be able to choose:

• A terrestrial digital box provided by the scheme and, if required, help to install and use it
• A digital television recorder or an integrated digital TV for an extra cost
• A free satellite service for an extra cost
• Some money off a subscription service, such as Sky, Virgin Media or BT Vision

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See Digital TV equipment for more help in choosing equipment and services.

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