Analogue Maltese TV transmissions have been switched off. 

The digital switchover took place on 31st October when analogue TV transmissions were switched off. As from 1st November 2011, Maltese TV stations are transmitting only in digital. 

The digital switchover:

• Affects you only if you watch free-to-air analogue Maltese TV using the conventional aerial.
• No subscription needed to watch TVM, Education 22, Favourite Channel, Net TV, ONE and Smash TV.
• The broadcasts are transmitted on UHF channel 66 using the DVB-T transmission standard and MPEG-2 coding technology.

Click here to read the latest press release.

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Six Maltese digital TV channels are available free-to-air

The six TV channels are:

• TVM
• Education 22
• Favourite Channel
• Net TV
• One
• Smash TV

Remember, to watch these six TV channels, you need:

1. A UHF aerial, which you probably already have. You may however need to turn the aerial a bit. Click here if you want more information on where to point your aerial.
2. A digital decoder or a digital television. Click here to find out where to buy a digital decoder or digital TV.

Download the information leaflet on how to prepare for the digital switchover.