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The remaining analogue TV channels ceased broadcast shortly after midnight today, allowing engineers to begin work on converting the transmitter group to all-digital TV services.
The switch was preceded by the shutdown of the analogue version of BBC Two a fortnight ago.
Prior to switchover, only around 51% of households in the region could receive DTT services. The footprint is now expected to increase to 98%.
Switchover organisation Digital UK said that all local relay transmitters will be serving the digital lineup by 4pm today.
"I'm pleased to report that the technical transition has gone smoothly and from today many more viewers will be able to receive digital TV free via an aerial," said John Askew, MD of Digital UK. "The success of this first full-scale switchover is a tribute to the years of preparation by all those involved and to the people of the Borders who are leading the way for the rest of the UK."
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