Digital terrestrial broadcasting was launched in December 1, 2003 in some areas of Kanto, Chukyo, and Kinki. In Sanda area, the broadcasting started in March 3, 2007 from Nishinomiya-Yamaguchi Station.
Existing analog television broadcasting is expected to cease transmission and switched to terrestrial digital broadcasting by July 24, 2011. One of the following preparations is necessary at each family.
How to Receive Terrestrial Digital TV Broadcasting
(1) Purchase a digital TV compatible television
(2) Purchase a digital tuner
(3) Receive digital broadcasting via a compatible cable TV
(1) Purchase a digital TV compatible television
(2) Purchase a digital tuner
(3) Receive digital broadcasting via a compatible cable TV
For more information, refer to the following sites
Inquiries
-Broadcasting Division of Kinki Bureau of Telecommunications
Tel: 06-6942-0820
Hours) Weekday: 8:30 - 12:15, 13:00 - 17:15 (closed on Saturday, Sunday, and holiday)
-Chideji Call Center
(Ministry of International Affairs and Communications Terrestrial Digital Television Broadcast Received Consultation Center)
Tel: 0570-07-0101
Hours: Weekday: 9:00 - 21:00, Saturday, Sunday, and holiday: 9:00 - 18:00
-Broadcasting Division of Kinki Bureau of Telecommunications
Tel: 06-6942-0820
Hours) Weekday: 8:30 - 12:15, 13:00 - 17:15 (closed on Saturday, Sunday, and holiday)
-Chideji Call Center
(Ministry of International Affairs and Communications Terrestrial Digital Television Broadcast Received Consultation Center)
Tel: 0570-07-0101
Hours: Weekday: 9:00 - 21:00, Saturday, Sunday, and holiday: 9:00 - 18:00