Digital TV
Information and advice about receiving digital TV via an aerial, satellite, cable or broadband.
Reception problems
Quick fixes
- Many problems can be cured by simply resetting your set-top box
- If a channel (a new one or one that has moved) is missing from your list, try retuning your set-top box
- If you have digital terrestrial TV (Freeview), use our reception problems tool to see if your local transmitter is currently being affected by maintenance work.
Or see your digital TV platform
High definition (HD) TV
For information about HD TV and how to get it, go to BBC HD.
About digital TV
Digital means that TV pictures and sound are converted into computerised 'bits' of information and compressed before being transmitted. The signal arrives at your TV set via an aerial, satellite dish, cable or broadband internet connection. It is then converted back into pictures and sound by a receiver (decoder), which is either in a set-top box connected to the TV or built into a digital TV.
Digital TV postcode checker
Changes that could affect your TV reception
If you have, any concerns about recent
on-screen messages telling you to retune please contact Digital UK. Alternatively, if you have any concerns about the 4G roll out happening around the UK please contact at800.
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