Whitehaven's analogue homes urged: 'don't miss the boat'

[BGonaSTICK]

With one week remaining until the UK's first digital switchover completes in Whitehaven, around 500 households in the area still need to purchase equipment to receive a digital TV signal according to research by Digital UK, the body in charge of switchover.

While the research indicates that the number of homes in Whitehaven still to prepare for digital is fast declining, Digital UK is urging those who still need equipment to get it before next Wednesday, when the remaining analogue TV signals are permanently switched off in the area.

Sarah-Jane Gray, Regional Liaison Manager for Digital UK, said, "We're pleased that hundreds more homes have got the equipment they needed since switchover began last month. We don't want anyone to go without TV for a minute, so our message to the remaining few is: 'Don't miss the boat. Get set for next week, when Whitehaven goes completely digital.'"