More on Digital Switchover

Went on a visit to my old aunt south of Preston. She had a letter from an alleged Switchover Help Scheme saying the BBC can help you switch to digital TV. It mentioned a company called DSHS Ltd sounds a bit like DHSS, first sign of a spoof. At the bottom it says it’s from Eaga Ltd, is this a joke. I once saw a sandwich caravan with Eaga Bites on the side.

It’s only £40 for a box, new aerial (if you need it) and after care service. Sounds too good to be true.

On searching the internet this appears to be a genuine arrangement for the over 75’s although Help the Aged and AGE Concern have nothing about it on their websites. Then again I’m never keen on national arrangements, I wonder what their criteria are for new aerials, not that it matters at £40 all in, but I wouldn’t like it to fall down. If it’s an all in deal is it in the companies interest to change your aerial or do they get extra from the BBC for doing it?

As I’d said in my last note, a person said on the radio this morning that a new aerial should not be necessary.

My aunt is the sort of person who won’t understand 2 remotes, so should she get a new TV or a multi-remote. Although I have trouble with my multi-remote so 2 remotes are probably better. If it doesn’t work out a new TV will be the last call.

Overall it sounds like it might be a good thing, need to find out some more.

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