What does Digital TV offer

What Does Digital TV Offer:

More channels

As well as the five main channels, Digital TV offers lots of new free channels as well as others you can pay for. Different digital options offer different channel choices.

Better picture quality

Digital pictures less prone to interference. If you can receive a digital signal, then picture quality should always be good.

True Widescreen

Many Digital TV programmes are broadcast in 'true' widescreen, which means the picture isn't stretched. The result of this is great looking television, especially when you're watching films.

Easier to find out what's on

Instead of searching the TV listings in newspapers or magazines, digital viewers use an electronic programme guide, which works with a remote control. It lets you choose what to watch and record, just by clicking on programmes from the guide displayed on your TV screen. This does of course depend upon the facilities that your TV/Recorder has.

Interactive TV

Some programmes have an interactive element, often indicated by a red logo on the screen. For example, during Wimbledon fortnight, the BBC offers all digital viewers coverage from a choice of courts, so you can choose which match to watch.

Digital radio

You can listen to dozens of digital radio stations (also called DAB radio stations) through your TV. We think this is probably one of the best things about Digital transmission, One aerial to receive all services.

Better sound quality

Digital broadcasting means purer sound, often up to CD quality.