Freeview

The analogue free-to-view signals are being switched off and replaced with digital-only signals. This process is being managed by the Australia Government.

Go to http://www.digitalready.gov.au for more information from the Department of Broadband, Communication, and the Digital Economy website – Digital Switchover Taskforce.

The process will commence in 2010 in Mildura and will be completed in 2013 in Sydney. Go to http://www.digitalready.gov.au to find out when the analogue transmission will be switched off in your area.

There is no need to wait until your region is being switched off before you convert to digital, you can switch now and enjoy the benefits of digital TV right away. Digital TV is currently available in most areas.

Compared to analogue, digital provides a superior viewing experience; better pictures and better sound. Analogue switch-off will begin in 2010 and will be completed across Australia by the end of 2013. This means every television in every home needs to “switchover” to digital to continue to receive free-to-view television services.

Digital uses less spectrum than the analogue signal, thereby freeing up bandwidth for a range of new channels and services to be offered. Compared to analogue, digital provides a superior viewing experience; better pictures and better sound.