Figure 2.1 Digital television take-up in Northern Ireland

A year ahead of digital switchover taking place in Northern Ireland, 90% of homes with a TV have access to a digital television service. This is lower than the UK average (96%), but Northern Ireland is the only UK nation where digital switchover yet to begin (it takes place in 2012).

Consumers in Northern Ireland who are aged 55+ (78%) and in DE socio-economic groups (79%) are less likely to have converted to digital television at home.