•  Digital television will be available throughout the country, whereas analog TV currently is not.

•  Digital technology has a sharper image and improves sound quality.

•  Digital TV allows you to enjoy more productions on the same channel simultaneously.

•  Digital technology optimizes the use of frequencies, allowing additional channels or new services in the future.

•  Higher quality and better reception mean digital television can be received on mobile devices like tablets, cell phones, and computers, among others.

•  This technology allows the use of interactive menus.

People who do not have cable, or paid television, must buy a converter and an antenna, to avoid being left out of the digital television signal.

The antenna must receive a VHF signal, which covers channels 2 through 13, and a UHF signal, which covers channels 14 through 69.

In addition to the antenna, a converter must be installed to tune the digital signal, known as a set-top box. It is a device that receives the digital signal and makes it one that is understood by the TV or screen.

These devices must be purchased only by people who do not pay for cable TV service.

It is not necessary to buy a new TV. However, if the person wishes to buy one, specialists advise buying a TV screen of the Japan-Brazil version.

For more information on the digital television conversion that took effect today, the ministry has opened the line 800-2467-2883.