Find out what you need and check coverage areas

Going digital is easy, but you might need some new equipment. Here's a few quick questions to help you find out what you'll need.

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What are you watching?

Traditional TV
Freeview
SKY
IGLOO
Vodafone
I don't have a TV

Not sure? If you're not sure what you're watching, chances are you've got a traditional analogue TV.

You're already watching digital

You're Ready!

Great! You're already watching digital TV.

If you decide to stop the service you’re with, you’ll need to choose another provider to keep watching TV.

Do you have a VCR or DVD recorder connected to your aerial?

You don't need to do anything.

Great! You don't need to do anything.

If you do want to start watching TV, you'll need to check what digital
options are available in your area.

What are you watching on your other TV(s)?

Traditional TV
Freeview
SKY
IGLOO
Vodafone

Not sure? If you're not sure what you're watching, chances are you've got a traditional analogue TV.

Your other TV(s) are already digital

You're Ready!

Great! You're already watching digital TV.

If you decide to stop the service you’re with, you’ll need to choose another provider to keep watching TV.

Check the coverage in your street

Enter your street name and city to find out what options you have for going digital.

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Here's what's available in your area:

With a high aerial

UHF Signal

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Satellite Signal

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Cable Signal

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Equipment - satellite

To receive a satellite signal, you’ll need a satellite dish and a set-top box.

What type of aerial do you have?

UHF Aerial
VHF Aerial
Bunny Ears

Not sure? If you’re in a shared residence such as a block of flats, or a retirement home, ask your landlord, property manager, managing agent, or residents' association.

Equipment - UHF

Aerial + Set-top Box

You’ll need a UHF Aerial and a set-top box.

Aerial + Integrated TV

Or, you’ll need a UHF Aerial and a TV with Freeview|HD built-in.

Equipment - UHF

Set-top box

You'll need a digital set-top box, such as a Freeview|HD decoder or an IGLOO box.

Integrated TV

Or, you can buy a television with Freeview|HD built-in.

VCR, DVD and digital recorders

Once your television is receiving digital TV from a set-top box, your existing video, DVD, or digital recorder will be able to record it. However, if you want to watch one channel while recording another, you'll need a separate set-top box for your recorder.

There are digital set-top boxes that are also recorders, such as TiVo, MyFreeview, MySky. These devices offer easy recording options using on-screen TV guides.

You don't need a new TV! Even New Zealand's oldest telly has gone digital. Yours can too! Find out how here.