From April 28, every television set in Otago will need Freeview, Sky or Igloo to receive a transmission signal.
''Nearly nine out to 10 households across Otago have gone digital and will be able to continue watching TV after 28 April,'' Going Digital national manager Greg Harford said yesterday.
''However, about 10% of households have not gone digital and will only be able to watch TV for another 100 days, unless they take action.''
There was no requirement to buy a new television set, as existing sets could be easily adapted, Mr Harford said.
''You don't need a new TV to go digital, but everyone will need a TV with Freeview built-in, or the right set-top box, together with a UHF aerial or satellite dish.''
The Otago Daily Times will have regular features on the new technology during the countdown to the switchover on April 28.
We will look at the equipment you will need, the costs involved and what to do with unwanted sets, as well as how the changes will affect Dunedin television station Channel 9.
We will also do our best to answer any questions readers have about the changes.
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