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What is Digital TV?

Digital TV is a way of transmitting the pictures and sound which make up a TV programme, together with other services like text and interactivity. It gives many advantages over the 'analogue' television transmission system that we have been using for nearly seventy years.

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Switchover

In September 2005 the Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell outlined the timetable for Britain's switch to digital television. Starting in the Border region in 2008 the system used to transmit terrestrial television for nearly 70 years is being replaced by a completely new digital network.

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What is DVB-T2?

DVB-T2 is the new digital TV system that the UK is introducing to bring you high definition TV through your TV aerial.

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Digital Logos: a guide

A simple guide to what those digital TV logos and combinations of 720, 1080, p and i actually mean.

       

DTV Reception Checker

A centralised and authoritative reception database for digital television on all platforms is maintained by Digital UK on behalf of the broadcasters. Use the box above to check your reception.

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Connectivity Wizard

A simple guide to connecting TV, set-top box, DVD and audio devices.