TV channel changes in Tasmania to improve picture quality for many viewers

Media Release 8 September 2023 TV channel changes in Tasmania to improve picture quality for many viewers From Thursday, 5 October, Tasmanian viewers will more easily be able to watch their local news, entertainment and drama programming and live and free sport all in high-definition as the local TV networks re-order their channel lineup. [...] Ensuring Continued Access Free-to-air TV provides an essential service to all Australians, so Tasmania’s TV networks are taking steps to help any viewers confused by the changes on 5 October or who need any help to regain access to network TV. [...] The new channel numbers are: Channel number Channel number Network before 5 October from 5 October ABC 2 21 SBS 3 30 7 Tas 6 61 WIN 8 88 10 Tas 5 51 Getting the best from free-to-air TV Viewers who need to use the new channel numbers to continue watching the services in Standard Definition might like to know, that they are missing out on the highest quality pictures and the full range of additiona. [...] For the time being, the Standard Definition versions of all five primary channels will continue to be available to all viewers, as the TV networks have no current plans to convert these services to MPEG-4. [...] 2 It is hoped the Tasmanian channel changes will furnish valuable information to TV broadcasters about the extent of any continuing reliance on much older TV sets, as the industry looks for ways to improve the free-to-air TV offering in future.