Whether you have already started watching digital television, or whether you are preparing yourself for the very imminent changeover, being prepared to fully go digital may not be quite as simple as you thought. Yes, getting a set-top box to receive Freeview may indeed ensure that you can continue to watch TV once the analog transmissions stop, but making sure that you receive all the channels that you can and aren’t plagued with issues such as freezing or fuzziness is not actually just as easy as all that.
A few may well get away with not needing digital aerials, but for most, to make sure that you have the best picture and the fullest range of programming possible, a digital TV aerial will be a must. Whilst many moans about digital TV, complaining that they have numerous issues such as the ones mentioned above, usually the cause of such issues is simply that they do not have the right aerial. Not only is having a digital aerial usually incredibly important but ensuring that you have a professional to install it is also rather integral. There are numerous other issues that can affect the signal you receive, from physical barriers in the way to simply having it pointed in the right direction, and having someone who can diagnose any issues easily will ensure that you can receive the best quality television possible.
A digital TV aerial will almost certainly make sure you are totally ready for digital and whether you ultimately choose to have Freeview or Freesat (which will require a satellite dish instead of an aerial, but in the process offer you far more channels and also far more chance of getting reception for those who have struggled with Freeview), getting the products fitted professionally will cost slightly more but will pay dividends in the end.