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Between 2008- 2012, television services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region (The exception is Whitehaven in Cumbria which became the first place to switch in October 2007). The old analogue television signal will be switched off and viewers will need to convert or upgrade their TV equipment to receive digital signals, whether through their aerial, by satellite, cable or broadband.
The Government is responsible for the policy of digital switchover, including the 2008-2012 timetable and the establishment of a Help Scheme for those who may need practical assistance with switchover.
Digital UK is the independent not-for-profit company leading the implementation of switchover.
The Digital UK website answers the questions:
Ofcom is the independent regulator and competition authority for the communications industry, with a statutory duty to further the interests and consumers in communication matters
This website explains why switchover is happening, and how we will ensure that the process runs smoothly.
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The latest independent test reports on Digital TV products have been published [23 June 2008]
BERR has published a commissioned study by i2 media research to compare the performance of different remote control devices for digital television (DTV) receivers. [19 May 2008]
BERR has updated its Action Plan on the usability of digital TV receivers [24 April 2008]
The Government has published a revision of the Scheme Agreement under which the Digital Switchover Help Scheme operates. [3 April 2008]
BERR releases two tender documents for studies under the Digital switchover action plan [14 December 2007]
DCMS has published a commissioned research report - 'Residential care and nursing homes: readiness for Digital Switchover'. [23 October 2007]
Go to the Press Area for more up-to-date information.
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