Assistance is available for people who need help getting ready for digital TV.
The Australian Government recognises some people may find it difficult to make the switch to digital TV. To address this issue, two schemes have been developed.
The Household Assistance Scheme (HAS) helps older Australians and others on the maximum rate of certain Centrelink and Department of Veterans’ Affairs benefits to get ready for digital by sending an official representative to provide and install digital ready equipment.
The Satellite Subsidy Scheme (SSS) has been developed to help those receiving analog signals from a self-help tower — usually people living in remote areas — with practical and financial assistance to install satellite equipment that will provide access to the free-to-air digital broadcast.
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