UpMyStreet can make switching the best decision you make today, because we’re powered by uSwitch.com, who are wholly independent of all suppliers. You’ll go straight to the facts about digital TV and how to find your best supplier. Learn more.
Check the answers below to some of our most frequently asked questions (FAQ).
FAQ
- How can I choose the best supplier for me?
- Can I trust the advice?
- How quick and easy is it to switch suppliers?
- Is it free to switch suppliers?
- What’s in it for uSwitch?
- What digital TV providers are available in my area?
How can I choose the best supplier for me?
Whether you want to save money on bills, want a wider choice of programmes or are fed up with your existing supplier’s service, we can show you how your current supplier measures up. Compare my supplier.
Can I trust the advice?
If you decide to switch supplier through us you’re certain of an impartial service.The information comes directly from suppliers and government regulators and is continually updated to ensure it’s comprehensive and accurate.
How quick and easy is it to switch suppliers?
Switching digital TV suppliers is very easy using our website and will only take a few minutes. Most suppliers are large, trusted companies and all of them are regulated to ensure standards of service.
Is it free to switch suppliers?
Yes, our service is free, and you’re under no obligation to switch suppliers. We’ll give you all the information you need to make an informed decision about which supplier is best for you.
What’s in it for uSwitch?
uSwitch.com is funded by the small commissions they receive from digital TV suppliers when customers choose to switch online. These commercial relationships have no influence on the ranking of suppliers in the calculator. As UpMyStreet and uSwitch are independent of all digital TV suppliers, information is given on all suppliers, not just those that pay commission.
What digital TV providers are available in my area?
Where you live and your surroundings can affect the supplier choices you have.
Digital satellite TV covers the whole of Great Britain, but your ability to receive the digital satellite TV signals may be impaired if a building, tree or other object blocks the line of sight between the minidish and satellite.
To receive digital cable TV you must live in an area where one of the cable digital TV providers has installed a cable network. The area that digital cable TV covers is always growing with around 15 million homes in Great Britain currently with access.
Freeview digital TV provider covers about 75% of homes in Great Britain, although in areas of poor reception you may need an aerial upgrade. To check terrestrial digital TV reception in your area, please use this service.
Coverage for digital broadband Internet TV is limited to small trial areas at present, but there are plans to expand services nationwide in 2005. To receive digital broadband Internet TV you would also need a BT telephone line and live in an area where the local telephone exchange is broadband-enabled.
To find out the digital TV supplier available locally simply give us your postcode.
