New broadcasting technology for terrestrial TV and HD broadcasts
Free-to-air terrestrial TV channels are about to migrate fully to the DVB-T2 broadcasting technology in the next few years. All terrestrial pay-TV channels are already being broadcast using only DVB-T2 technology, which enables broadcasting of high-definition (HD) programming or a higher number of programme channels with standard (SD) quality.
The transition date is yet unknown. TV broadcasters will decide on the schedule together, and Traficom will provide information on the details on this website once the decision has been made.
Transition to the DVB-T2 broadcasting technology only concerns Digita's TV terrestrial network in the UHF frequency band. There are already several HD channels available in the terrestrial TV network. All TV channels are listed by multiplex on Digita’s website (External link) (in Finnish).
See also frequently asked questions (External link) about changes.
Transition to HD broadcasts
The DVB-T2 broadcasting technology enables a wider selection of high-definition (HD) broadcasts and a higher number of programme channels with standard (SD) quality. If you want to continue watching television over the terrestrial network after the transition, you need a TV set or digital set-top box with a DVB-T2 tuner.
How do I know whether my TV set is compatible with the new broadcasting technology?
You can check if your device is on the list of tested devices at www.testatutlaitteet.fi (External link)
A device marked ‘Antenna Ready HD’ is guaranteed to function in any terrestrial network in Finland, and for example show all subtitles as intended.
Although the broadcasting technology in other distribution networks (cable, satellite, IPTV) does not change, viewers must have the right kind of receiver to watch HD quality broadcasts in these networks, too. You need a TV set or set-top box marked "Cable Ready HD" to watch HD programmes via cable network.
Satellite and IPTV network customers should contact their operators for information on appropriate devices.
Read more about HD broadcasts: HDTVopas.fi (External link)
