Benefits to Consumers
Digital TV offers:
- • sharper and clearer images;
- • ghost- and snow-free reception;
- • surround-sound effects similar to those enjoyed in the cinema, where a surround-sound system is available; and
- • potentially more new content and services, such as interactive video and data services like instant voting and home shopping.
In addition, HDTV offers a wider screen view with 16:9 aspect ratio.
Benefits to Industry
Digital broadcasting uses less spectrum than analogue broadcasting. Thus, as Singapore switches over to digital broadcasting, broadcast spectrum that is freed up can be made available to terrestrial industry players that are looking to offer more innovative digital content and services.