Are you ready for digital TV?

Are you ready for digital TV?

·        Southern NSW

·        Applications open: 10 January 2012
Applications close: 17 April 2012
Household contribution: $220

Subsidy town list
Berridale Berry Burra Creek Capertee Darbys Falls Euabalong Glen Davis	Hartley Ivanhoe Kangaroo Valley Lake Cargelligo Mannus Murrin Bridge* Nymagee	Portland Town Tottenham Tullamore Tullibigeal Wyalong Wyangala

 If you live in any of these listed towns, you are not automatically eligible for the subsidy. When you apply, your address and registration details will be verified by the Digital Switchover Taskforce before your eligibility can be confirmed.

·        Please note that these towns will change as councils and self-help licensees elect to convert their self-help tower to digital or opt-in to the SSS.

·        Digital switchover information is at: www.digitalready.gov.au

·        You can also lodge an application for the SSS over the phone by calling the Digital Ready Information Line on 1800 20 10 13 (8am-10pm AEST 7 days).

·        Your application will be reviewed by the Digital Switchover Taskforce and you will receive a letter confirming your eligibility and the household contribution amount. You will be required to pay a household contribution, predetermined by the Commonwealth and expected to be between $200 and $350, if you are eligible for the subsidy. The Australian Government will also contribute up to $700 towards the satellite installation package for you to access the new Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) service.