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time to adjust your set
TV is going digital. Region by region the existing analogue signal will be switched off so that everyone can start to make arrangements to receive digital TV through their aerial, satellite or cable.
To keep your TV service you may need to convert or upgrade the TV equipment in your home before 3 August 2011 (stage one – BBC two) and 17 August 2011 (stage two – all analogue channels).
Now don’t worry, this is much easier than it sounds but there are a number of things you need to consider.
Aerial
If you currently receive your TV through an aerial and you want to continue to, you will need to connect each TV to a digital (Freeview) box. Almost all aerials are capable of receiving a digital signal. To check your aerial visit ceefax page 284. You don’t have to get a new TV but if you do or you are buying one in the future, make sure you get an integrated digital TV (IDTV). Look for the ‘digital tick’ logo. It appears on products that that are designed to continue working after switchover.
Satellite
If you currently receive TV through a satellite dish (Sky) then you do not need to do anything. If you are converting to satellite you can choose from a monthly subscription service (Sky digital) or a one-off fee for the equipment (freesat, Freesat from Sky). Remember you will need to seek our permission to install a satellite dish.
Cable
Cable is not affected by the switchover.
Phone line and digital radio
Phone line and digital radio are not affected by the switchover.
If you live in a flat or a sheltered scheme
If you live in a flat or a sheltered scheme you may still need to convert or upgrade your TV equipment. Any TVs that we own or manage or any communal TV aerial systems will be upgraded or adapted by us to receive digital TV, so don’t worry about those.
You may have already seen the adverts appearing on the television and information will be sent to you by the digital UK service three months before the switchover date.
As your landlord we’ll also be keeping you in the loop, so look out for the summer issue of Shoreline News when we’ll be looking at the Switchover Help Scheme, giving advice on TV equipment and showing you what you need to do.
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