By Shirley Farmer 
The process of discontinuing analog channels is already quite old, but the end is in sight. With that in mind, and with the confusion in between, figure out if you’ll become one of those affected.
The topic is not new, as the process reached the third stage of the end of analogue broadcasting in 2012, with the arrival of DTT (digital terrestrial television). With this, almost all analogue terrestrial antennas have disappeared, migrating to DTT, with the four main national channels accessed via the digital signal. However, on the part of telecom operators, much remains to be done. The most advanced are we that it nowwhile the MEO It still offers 31 channels in analog format, and Vodafone With 45 channels of the same format. Gradually, operators will completely end analogue terrestrial transmission, and some consumers may be affected. But who will really be affected by this change?
At the end of the day, the consumers who should be affected are those with older televisions, not connected to a set-top box (the typical player box), without an integrated digital tuner or without DTT. However, it does not necessarily have to be a TV of this type, since plasma and LCD monitors released before 2010 do not have a built-in tuner. If your TV doesn’t match any of these conditions, it won’t be affected. In addition, most TVs that have a built-in tuner are also compatible with operators’ TV packages. If so, you will have to find out if your TV is compatible with digital transmission, and we will help you find out.
Therefore, the easiest way to find out if your TV is tuning to digital channels is to go to the respective TV menu, and tune to the channels – it can be something like “Search channels” or “Tune channels”. After that, the option to be chosen is “Digital Channels” or “DVB-C Channels”. If it is compatible, the TV will be set to a new network of digital channels. Otherwise, it does not support digital. Given the change and the complete disappearance of analogue, there are three options for those who do not have a compatible TV – a DTT tuner with DVB-C, a new box from their player or a newer TV. But in the end, what do the operators say, and what are the implications for the final bill payable?
On the part of the NOS, the operator is informed that his television signal will become digital, so the consumer must have a television set capable of tuning to digital channels. If you don’t have one, the digital set-top box is available for €25.55 if you buy it, otherwise it costs €1.99 for your monthly rent. On the MEO side, it is reported that some TVs will no longer have analogue channels without MEOBox, and you will only be able to access the above 31 channels with DVB-T or DTT compatible TVs. Vodafone is also in the same position. If you are one of those affected, Deco protest It informs the consumer that he can cancel the contract if it undergoes unilateral changes. But before taking this action, check that your TV is compatible with the standard used by your operator – MEO and Vodafone use DVB-T, while NOS and Nowo use DVB-C.
Have you tested your TV yet?