Cyprus private television transitions to DVB-T2 digital broadcasting

Starting October 10, 2026, private television channels in Cyprus will begin transitioning to new frequencies using the DVB-T2 digital standard. This shift follows an unsuccessful attempt during the summer, which caused reception issues for many households. Hellas SAT, the company managing the transition, has opted for a phased approach to avoid the technical failures experienced previously. Petros Theocharides, a spokesperson for Hellas SAT, stated that the process will begin by deactivating smaller transmitters, with larger ones to follow, allowing teams to monitor and rectify technical issues geographically before expanding to the rest of the island.

Viewers who receive television signals through an aerial are required to perform an automatic channel search on their devices to continue receiving content. While many households have already successfully tuned their equipment during the last three months, those with incompatible hardware may require a digital decoder, typically costing between 25 and 50 euros. The goal of this staggered rollout is to complete the full migration before the peak holiday television period in December. If problems persist after retuning, viewers are advised to seek assistance from Hellas SAT technical support.