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.
Why the switchover is happening?
Simply put, it's a better future for TV.
Freeview is a Digital TV service that allows you to watch extra channels via your TV aerial.
You don't need a dish, and there's no subscription - all you need is a Freeview set-top box.
Freeview offers around 40 channels of TV and 25 radio channels.
The channels are subscription-free, there are no ties or contracts, and no installation costs.
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