I have limited my comments thusfar to the BBC output on DTT as it is 
the service we receive, although we have previously received the Sky 
DSat service. 

An audit of our viewing habits showed us that the 'big 5' and BBC 
digital channels were all we were watching and therefore it was decided 
to migrate to the DTT platform whcih offered all these channels without 
a charge. 

I wish to make it very clear that the BBC's digital television services 
played a major part in our take up of DTT and have made it our 
preferred digital platform.

Certain BBC shows and channels, Little Britain (BBC3), Nighty Night
(BBC3), The World (BBC 4), BBC Parliament & News 24 have 
developed "must watch" status in our home. 

The BBC's use of the 701-703 interactive channels has added a much 
needed element or 'near interactivity' to the platform - moving the 
audience closer to having a pre-emptive role in their viewing. 

My only regret is that current technical limitations on the DTT 
platform prevent the full screen broadcast of BBC Parliament and that 
BBCs 3 & 4 cannot be broadcast during the day time, even if the output 
were 'looped' throughout the day.

There is a clear distinction in the quality of the BBC's digital output 
at that of many commercial digital broadcasters. The content quality of 
channels such as Sky Travel, ftn, Bid-Up.tv and the other shopping 
channels is shockingly poor and would have been unable to persuade me 
to join the DTT platform.

Martin Hoscik