In the first half of 2013, Brisbane will switch off their analog TV signals and switch to digital only TV.
Early switchover towns
Switch off may occur earlier in some towns relying on a self-help transmission tower. More information regarding early switchover towns in your area will be provided as it becomes available.
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Reception
If your current analog reception is good, in most cases your digital reception should be fine as well. If you have concerns regarding your digital TV reception you may wish to use mySwitch to find information regarding your predicted coverage and your nearest endorsed antenna installers.
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Household Assistance Scheme
Applications for the Household Assistance Scheme will open approximately six months from the switch off date in your area.
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Satellite Subsidy Scheme
A satellite subsidy is available for eligible households who currently rely on a self-help TV retransmission tower to switch to the new Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) service.
The Satellite Subsidy Scheme is scheduled to be rolled out in will open approximately six months from the switch off date in your area.
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VAST
The Central and Eastern VAST (Viewer Access Satellite Television) service offers free-to-air satellite TV to regional and remote areas of Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
To check your eligibility, enter your full address in mySwitch.
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Special events
Need more help to get ready for digital TV? Why not attend one of the special events organised to help people in Brisbane get digital ready. Enter your address into mySwitch to find your nearest event.
Good news stories
Discover how our programs and services have helped people convert to digital TV.
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Digital advisors
Approved digital advisors at participating stores and can provide advice on digital TV and recording equipment and help you understand your digital TV options. Enter your address into mySwitch to find your nearest approved digital advisor.
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Endorsed antenna installers
Endorsed antenna installers can help you with cabling, antenna, satellite and reception issues. Enter your address into mySwitch to find your nearest endorsed antenna installer.
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Multi-dwelling units, apartments and townhouses
Some units and townhouses may require an upgrade or installation of a new shared antenna system to get ready for digital TV. Installing or upgrading an antenna system can take time as often there needs to be agreement from all owners, so you need to start planning now. If you own or rent and are unsure if your building is ready for digital TV, speak to your landlord or property manager. If you own and rent out a property, speak with the owners' corporation or body corporate.
For more detailed information, use our Antenna Systems eToolkit (ASeT) to assess your building, reception issues and options for becoming digital ready.
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