What is switchover?
TV across the UK is going digital. The existing analogue TV signal will be switchoved off and replace with a new, stronger digital TV signal.
Do I need a new TV for switchover?
No, you do not need to buy a new TV for switchover. Almost any TV, even a black and white one can be converted with a digital box or digital TV recorder.
What do I need to do for switchover?
This depends on what TV service you currently have. If you have:
• Freeview, BT Vision or Top Up TV, you will need to re-tune at each stage of switchover to avoid losing channels.
• Sky TV, Freesat from Sky, freesat or Virgin Media on all your TVs you won’t need to do anything.
• Five channels or fewer (ie analogue TV), you will need to convert your TV to digital or you will lose channels. Find out how to go digital.
If I have Freeview, BT Vision or Top Up TV, how do I find out more about how to re-tune?
If you have a Freeview service, you should re-tune your TV if ever you find you have lost TV channels. You can find out more about how to re-tune your tv at tvretune.co.uk
Where can I find more help or information on switchover?
Digital UK is the not-for-profit organisation responsible for leading the digital switchover. For independent advice, visit the website at digitaluk.co.uk
To find out when your region will be switching over, check out the map or enter your postcode.
Television in the UK is going digital, bringing us all more choice and new services. Digital UK is here to help.
