In 2009, Wales will begin the switchover to digital TV – becoming one of the first parts of the country to do so. The process will be completed in Wales by early 2010.

When switchover will take place in Wales

Preseli transmitter area, serving south-west Wales will be converted in two stages: the first on August 19 and the second stage on September 16 2009.

Carmel transmitter area, serving south Wales, will be converted in two stages: the first on August 26th and September 23rd 2009.

Kilvey Hill transmitter area, serving the Swansea area, will be converted between August 12 and September 9 2009.

Llanddona transmitter area, serving north-west Wales, including Anglesey will be converted between October and December 2009.

Moel-Y-Parc transmitter area and Storeton Wales, serving north-east Wales, will be converted between October and December 2009.

Long Mountain transmitter area, serving east-central Wales, will be converted between October and December 2009.

Blaenplwyf transmitter, serving west and central Wales, will be converted between January and March 2010.

Wenvoe transmitter, serving south-east Wales, including Cardiff, will be converted between January and March 2010.

We will let you know the exact date nearer to your switchover and will send you further information well in advance to help you get ready for switchover.

If you live on the edge of the core TV region (shown by dotted shading on the map) you may be part of an adjacent region's switchover. This map is indicative because broadcast signals do not have precise boundaries.

To find out which region your transmitter is in and when you switch, visit the postcode checker. 

Events

The Digital UK roadshow will be visiting the Wales region between August and November 2008.

Visitors to the roadshow will have the opportunity to:

- Find out when switchover is happening and the options for going digital

- Learn how older and disabled people can get a TV converted by the Switchover Help Scheme

- Put general or technical questions to Digital UK's specially trained advisors

- Meet Digit Al - Digital UK's iconic robot, star of BBC and commercial television

Check below to see when the roadshow. 

Why is Wales switching so far ahead of other regions?

Switchover is a complicated process, and needs to be done in stages so that everyone in the UK will be ready for it. The Wales TV region will be one of the first because it has minimal signal interference with other countries, such as France, who are also switching over to digital. Welsh viewers will be among the first to receive the benefits of the digital switchover.

What are the benefits?

Currently only six out of ten households in the Wales region can get digital reception through their aerial. After switchover almost everyone will be able to enjoy the benefits of digital TV.

Where to buy

To find out where to buy any TV equipment you need for digital switchover, enter your postcode below. This will list your closest certified retailers and trained Digital Advisers who can help you with the switch to digital.

Wales Frequently Asked Questions

• When will switchover start in Wales?
• How long will switchover take in Wales?
• My current reception is poor. Will digital transmissions improve my signal?
• As well as ITV Wales I can receive ITV West (SE Wales) / Granada (NE Wales). Will I still be able to receive both regional versions of ITV after the current signal is switched off?
• I live in NE Wales, and I get a good signal from Granada as well as ITV Wales. When switchover happens, will I be regarded as living in Wales or in the Granada region?
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