According to a new study by one of the UK’s leading product switching sites, the advent of digital TV to become a compulsory requirement for all UK households may further contribute to the national debt situation.

It is estimated that the required technology to display digital signals such as TV’s, radios, and satellite dishes is likely to cost over £2 billion pounds collectively, with the UK populous footing the entirety of the bill. There have been numerous advertisements and communications informing consumers of the proposed change, however a large percentage of people are still unaware that the change is a mandatory requirement.

Officially, the entire country will have wholly entered the digital age by 2012, although certain parts of the UK will crossover at an earlier stage. It is largely accepted that the move to digital is a necessary part of technological progression, however certain groups feel that those who are less well off should receive some form of financial assistance from the government.

It is also suggested that senior members of our society will be less enthused about the move, and are more likely to be unaware of the proposed change. If you would like more information about the switch to digital visit digitaltelevision.gov.uk, or if you are concerned about the possible debt implications of digital contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau.