Switchover starts in the Border TV region in 2008 and ends around the middle of 2009.
When switchover will take place in Border
The Selkirk transmitter and its 11 relays, serving Scottish Borders starts switchover on 6 November 2008 and the process will be complete on 20 November 2008.
The Caldbeck transmitter and its 38 relays, serving Cumbria and South West Scotland switches between April and June 2009.
The Douglas transmitter area and its 9 relays, serving the Isle of Man switches between April and June 2009.
The Kendal transmitter area and its 8 relays, serving the south lakes switches between April and June 2009.
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 in dark pink 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.
If you are thinking about upgrading your TV or recording equipment now, make sure you buy one with the digital (tick) logo.
Events
BBC buses will also be touring the Border region until March 2008 helping to answer any questions and give information on the digital switchover process. For areas and dates please see our community page.
Why Border first?
Switchover is a complicated process, and needs to be done in stages so that everyone in the country will be ready for it. The Border TV region was chosen to go first as it has very little signal interference with other countries, such as France, who are also switching over to digital. It’s a great opportunity for all the people in the Border TV region to receive the benefits before anyone else.
What are the benefits?
Currently just over half of all households in the Border region can get digital reception through their aerial. After switchover almost everyone will be able to enjoy the benefits of digital TV.
Border FAQs
- How long will switchover take?
- I currently can't receive channel Five. Can I still get digital?
- I can't get satellite TV due to planning restrictions. Will I still be able to get digital?
- I take my caravan to the Lakes regularly. What do I need to go digital?
- I live in Dumfries and Galloway and already get Freeview, but that only gives me English services. Will I get Scottish services on digital after switchover?
- I live in the Border region and I can't get digital TV. Why is switchover happening?
- I received a Granada leaflet but I live in the Border region.
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