Digital Switchover

Starting in 2007, and ending in 2012, all TV in the UK will go completely digital. This process is called digital TV switchover and it's going to happen TV region by TV region.

Move your mouse over the map below to find out when your region switchs to digital.

Follow the links on the right to find out more about switchover and news from regions that are switching in 2008/9.

Service updates

Latest updates on issues affecting the Freeview service

  • Some older digital equipment will not work after switchover more>
  • Viewers finding channels in '800s' in the TV guide more>

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Help

“How do I retune my digital box?”

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“Retuning (or rescanning) your digital box is straightforward”

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Digital Switchover

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