Duckworths is here to help you make the move to Digital TV!
WHAT IS DIGITAL TV?
Going digital is a new way of receiving your TV signal.
A digital signal can carry more information than the old analogue network, which means it delivers better picture and sound quality. It also lets broadcasters offer more channels and a range of new services like on-screen TV guides.
Analogue is the way that we have received television signals since television began. The old analogue television network will be progressively switched off and replaced with a digital signal between September 2012 and November 2013.
The process of going digital began in 2007 when the Freeview satellite service started transmitting a digital signal. In 2008, Freeview launched its digital terrestrial television service, Freeview|HD. Recent research indicates that around 70 per cent of New Zealanders have already gone digital. This means it’s feasible to complete the switch to digital by the end of 2013. Other nations are also going digital at the moment.
Completing the digital switch by the end of 2013 will free up radio spectrum in the 700MHz range, which is ideal for next-generation mobile telecommunications services. These will support our economic development by offering faster and cheaper mobile broadband services for New Zealanders.
DIGITAL TV’S ALREADY HERE
Digital TV is already available nationwide, so you can go digital now if you want. In fact, most New Zealanders are already watching digital TV.
If you already watch TV on Freeview, SKY or TelstraClear, you have already gone digital. If you are using a Freeview compatible device like a TiVo or PlayStation 3’s Play TV you have already gone digital, too.
If you’re not doing one of these things, you may need some new equipment to be able to watch TV after your area has gone digital.
WHEN IS HAWKES BAY GOING DIGITAL?
WHAT DO YOU NEED?
The team at goingdigital.co.nz have done a fantastic job and have a handy little step by step tool to tell you what you need. Check it out here What do I need to go digital?
Check out this great advert from the team at Going Digital, it tells you most of the info you need to know!
If you are interested in knowing more about Digital TV give us a call on 06-8340220, visit
www.goingdigital.co.nz or alternativley check out the
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