West Wales will be the first area to switch to digital, starting with the Kilvey Hill transmitter group, serving the Swansea area, on 12 August 2009. This will be followed by the Preseli transmitter group, serving south-west Wales, and the Carmel transmitter group, serving parts of South and Central Wales, on 19 August and 26 August 2009 respectively. Digital UK (the organisation leading the digital TV switchover process in the UK) will get in touch with you prior to the switchover to confirm your exact digital switchover date.
Information about the switchover in your region
You should already have received a leaflet telling you more about the switchover process from Digital UK. You can also download this from the Digital UK website. Digital UK is also running road shows to help residents understand the process further. These are taking place from August to November 2008.
What happens after the switchover?
After the digital switchover, you should be able to receive a digital signal. The process will start by switching BBC2 only to digital, plus the first group of digital Freeview channels will become available. Following which there will then be a one month ‘grace' period to help Digital UK to resolve any problems that may arise.
If your current reception is slightly snowy, it's likely to improve after the switchover takes place. However, if your current aerial is in poor condition, or your current signal quality is very poor, you may need to look at other options such as cable TV or satellite TV.
How can I find out if I'm digital already and get the best deal?
If you haven't gone digital yet, our experts are available 7 days per week to offer free and impartial advice to help you find the best digital deal, or you can use Simplifydigital's online digital services comparison tool to find the best deal for you.