Digital TV

Introduction: Broadcasting, the transmission of information by radio or television, is a major factor affecting the television industry today. Broadcasting is currently achieved through analogue, a system that has existed since television began in the 1940’s and 50’s. "Analogue converts sound and pictures into waves, which are then transmitted through the air and picked up by our rooftops or indoor aerials." But, because of rapid technological advances in the modern era, analogue will soon be …

…for analogue switch-off is crucial to complete the transition from analogue to digital. This is when government officials are especially needed to take serious action on the issue. If switch-off is left to consumers to determine, the switch-over to digital will happen very slowly in a fragmented manner. The sooner one is announced, the sooner digital TV will be accepted. These are major challenges that may fail to be met, unless given special political attention.