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ITV viewers with old receivers are set to lose access to three popular channels in two days, as the broadcaster retires standard definition (SD) stations forever.
On 9 January, ITV will finally wave goodbye to three of its (SD) channels: ITV3, ITV4 and ITVBe.
Unlike the BBC, ITV will only be axing three of its remaining SD channels next week.
Going forward, these channels will be be available in HD format, on HD-compatible telly boxes.
ITV has noted that there aren’t many SD-only satellite device users still out there.
But those who are still using an old Freesat or Sky box have been encouraged to buy a newer one.
Viewers will have to upgrade their old TV boxes to a newer, HD compatible, box by next week to avoid the blackout.
Is my TV affected by the HD satellite upgrade?
Viewers who are not sure what type of set-top box or TV they have, can use the BBC’s checking tool, which is live on Channel 799 on Freesat.
On that channel, you will see one of two messages:
- “Good News, you’re not affected and can continue to use your box as normal.”
- “Sorry, your satellite set-top box is not capable of receiving high-definition services. You will be affected by the satellite changes.”
Sky has shared the exact models affected, which are:
Digibox
- 4F01 to 4F08 (Amstrad)
- 4E01 to 4E05 (Grundig)
- 9F01 to 9F08 and 9F0A (Pace)
- 0F01 to 0F05 (Panasonic)
- 4E06 to 4E08 (Thomson)
Sky+
- 4F2001 to 4F2006 (Amstrad)
- 4F2101 to 4F2118 and 9F2101 to 9F2137 (Amstrad or Pace)
- 9F2001 to 9F2024, PVR2, 9F2201 to 9F2235, 9F2301 to 9F2339 (Pace)
- 4E2101 to 4E2141 (Thomson)
Sky viewers should head to channel 105 – if it’s listed as “Channel 5 HD” your equipment is HD capable.
But if it simply says “Channel 5” with no mention of HD on the end then you will need to upgrade.
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