What is the 2012 digital switchover?

The 2012 digital switchover is a government policy that will see all analogue TV switched over to digital. This means that almost everybody will be able to recieve digital television through an aerial - in the process receiving more channels, interactivity and image stability.

The switchover to digital TV means that there will be less broadcast space used - allowing more room for services such as wireless broadband, local TV and High Definition TV channels.