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« on: September 20, 2008, 07:57:30 AM »

The Border TV region will have the lowest level of access to additional channels in the UK as a result of going digital, a report has suggested.

In November, the Scottish Borders will become the first full region to lose its analogue signal.
Television watchdog Ofcom said 98% of homes in the Border TV area would get the main package of about 17 channels.

However, only 53% will be able to receive additional digital channels - well below the UK average of 90%.

The figures are much higher in other parts of Britain, with the second lowest percentage - 73% - being found in Wales.

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