Going digital is a new way of receiving TV.
Digital TV offers 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 is being progressively switched off and replaced with a digital signal between September 2012 and November 2013.
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.
We're conducting regular digital tracker surveys to see how many homes are already digital. You can download a summary of the latest digital tracker results [PDF].
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.
What you will need
You don't need a new TV to go digital but you might need some new equipment to help you to go digital. You will need the right set-top box and a UHF aerial, satellite dish or cable TV depending on where you live.
The easiest way to find out what equipment your house, shed, holiday home or office will need is to check here or call 0800 838 800.