Aerialforce, a leading UK supplier of satellite, home entertainment, digital aerial installations and services, comment on the news that half a million UK homes are still unprepared for the digital switchover.

A recent report suggests that around 500,000 homes in the Midlands are yet to buy equipment which will allow them to receive digital transmissions. As the switchover is due to finish in 2012, every home will need to ensure they have the proper equipment to pick up digital broadcasts, as traditional analogue transmissions are finally phased out.

The digital switchover is happening to give every region in the country the best possible broadcast reception, for a clearer picture and extra channels. Since the digital switchover was announced in 2005, many homes have already invested in the necessary digital-ready equipment.

“Many people have been watching digital television for years now via Freeview, and so will be unaffected by the switchover,” commented a spokesperson for Aerialforce. “The homes that are still watching analogue TV will need to invest in some form of digital equipment to be prepared for the transition. We can provide a wide selection of digital TV options, such as Freeview or Freesat, which will enable every home to keep watching television undisturbed, and can offer advice on what may be the right choice for their viewing habits.”

Aerialforce, a leading UK supplier of satellite, home entertainment, digital aerial installations and services, comment on the UK population’s need to go digital by 2012 and offer a range of digital TV options for customers to choose from.

The digital switchover will come into effect in 2012, and analogue signals are currently being shut down region by region. Therefore, it is vital a homeowner ensures they identify the best digital package for their requirements, budget and regional signal strength. It is essential that homeowners purchase a digital TV package that has the required signal strength; otherwise, they will not receive a home entertainment service in their home. While some digital packages can be viewed with low signal levels, the picture will ultimately be of poor quality, unlike an analogue system which can vary in quality.

Aerialforce can provide a range of TV aerial installations in time for the digital switchover, including Freeview, Freesat and Sky digital. They can also provide their customers with a free, no obligation quote and can identify the signal strength in their customers’ area to allow for perfect digital viewing. Their digital TV installers can be with their customers on the same day as their telephone call, as they have installers located across the UK.

A spokesperson for Aerialforce commented: “With the digital switchover fast approaching, it is now more vital than ever that people in the UK have taken action to ensure they receive a TV signal in 2012. Here at Aerialforce we can provide our customers with a range of affordable digital TV installations and boxes which can be configured in their homes. Our digital installers will ensure a customer receives the perfect TV signal to allow for superb viewing in the home.”

Aerialforce, a leading UK supplier of satellite, home entertainment, digital aerial installations and services, are currently installing the free satellite system, BBC ‘Freesat’.

As advertised on national UK television, Freesat is the relatively new alternative to Sky. Freesat boasts in excess of 140 different TV and radio channels which are constantly increasing, with an expected 200 channels in total expected to be available from a Freesat installation by the end of 2010.

A Freesat installation from the aerial installers at Aerialforce includes either Freesat SD, HD or the HDR/ PVR Digital Satellite Receiver, as well as high-quality steel support bracketry and mast, a compatible Output Mini Dish, high grade Coaxial Cable, guaranteed reception from a dish aligned by a Digital Signal Meter, and a one year guarantee for parts and labour as standard.

“There are no monthly subscription charges payable whatsoever with Freesat, with the only fee being the one-off product and installation fee, which is what makes it such an attractive option for people considering upgrading their television channels,” commented a spokesperson for Aerialforce. “The highly-skilled and fully-trained aerial installers at Aerialforce have in-depth knowledge regarding the different areas we operate in, and are able to factor in local reception area knowledge to offer unparalleled viewing on Freesat’s ever-growing band of channels, so you can be sure of receiving optimal performance when you make use of our expertise in installing Freesat.”