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Analogue tv to be switched off next October
The analogue television network in Ireland is to be switched off in just over a year's time.
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The switch-off date will be October 24, 2012 - an agreed date when the network in the North will also shut down.
Many benefits for television viewers, such as clearer picture and sound quality, more TV channels, radio channels, information services and high definition television. It will also free up space on the broadcast spectrum for other purposes including mobile and broadband services.
Around 250,000 households currently rely on an aerial to watch television and will have to make alternative arrangements including either moving to a pay television service like Sky or UPC or connecting to Saorview, the new national digital television network launched by RTE earlier this year.
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The cat and dog adverts seen everywhere in Ireland ...they are Saorview logo ....part of the digital tv service rollout in Ireland.
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This is the very good news about our own Irish national Digital TV service ....and it is free to air.
SAORVIEW is Ireland’s first free digital television service ...SAORVIEW brings you all your favourite Irish channels, crystal clear pictures, better quality sound, on-screen programme menus and digital teletext – all for free.
SAORVIEW is owned and managed by RTE. It will carry both RTE and non-RTE channels and services. The infrastructure required to transmit the SAORVIEW service was constructed and is operated by RTENL (a wholly owned subsidiary of RTE).
Saorview is a digital terrestrial television (DTT) service which means the signal is broadcast from transmission masts across the country and is received through a standard TV aerial paired with either a set-top-box or a new integrated digital television (iDTV)
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RTE recommends that consumers wishing to avail of the SAORVIEW service only purchase receivers that carry the SAORVIEW approved logo.
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By October 2012 SAORVIEW should be accessible to 98% of the population. Approximately 2% of the population will not be able to receive the SAORVIEW service. RTÉ is currently in the process of developing and testing a free-to-air satellite service, SAORSAT, which will make it possible for 100% of the population to access Irish free-to-air digital television channels and services. This will provide coverage to the homes not covered by SAORVIEW.
[bWhat wIll you need to buy to get Free To Air Digital TV in Ireland[/b]
The Digital TV Saorview signal can be received on all televisions from most aerials using a Saorview approved set-top box. There are only 2 models at the moment – made by Walker . They sell at about €100.
A few households may need to adjust or replace their aerial: expect to pay about costs vary but they average about €150.
You don’t need a new TV – but If you are planning on buying a new TV – you should consider a television with Saorview built in.
Saorview TVs are currently available from Sony and Samsung.
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Digital television has been available as a satellite subscription service across the country and as a cable subscription services in certain parts of the country for a number of years.
These services are what are often described as ‘Pay TV’ services which typically require an initial set up cost and monthly payment.
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SAORVIEW is Ireland’s first free (free-to-air) national digital television service. This means that for most people after an initial purchase of either a set-top-box receiver or a new integrated digital television (iDTV) with a built in receiver, there are no further costs associated with the service – no contracts and no monthly bills.
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Rollout schedule of Saorview free Ireland digital TV service
The SAORVIEW service is being rolled out in stages. The service is currently operating as a trial service and is accessible to more than 90% of the population.
By the end of the trial period in May 2011 SAORVIEW will be accessible to 97% of the population.
By October 2012 SAORVIEW will be accessible to 98% of the population.
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Digitial tv only future in Ireland
Ireland's Analogue Switch Off (ASO) is when analogue television transmission in Ireland will be turned off. This will happen in late 2012.
Like the rest of Europe, North America and many other countries, television broadcasting in Ireland is switching from analogue to digital transmission.
Digital television is a major step change in broadcasting that has many advantages over analogue for TV viewers. Digital TV can offer more channels, high definition (HD) pictures and sound, on-screen programme guides and new interactive services.

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