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HDTV Guide

SD broadcasts ended on Finnish channels on 30 June 2025. Read more about the HD transition and check whether your TV is HD compatible!

Guide for Consumers

After the transition, you need a television or set-top box with an HD tuner to receive TV broadcasts. Most Finns have an HD-compatible device. However, you can check from the attached link whether your device is compatible with high-definition broadcasts. In addition, the page offers instructions for, among other things, the purchase of a new television or set-top box, as well as for recycling an old television.

Where can I get help?

If you feel that you need more personal support, you can check out our Where can I get help pages. On the page, you will find contact information for support providers and other resources that will help you deepen your understanding of the transition.

Frequently asked about transition to HD

Our FAQ page provides answers to frequently asked questions, such as how to tell if your TV is connected to an antenna or cable network, or in which regions HD channels are available. You’ll also find information on what to do if your TV channels have stopped working.

Information on transition to HD

High-definition broadcasts have become part of all households thanks to the HD transition. This shift replaced standard-definition (SD) broadcasts with high-definition (HD) broadcasts. These pages offer information about the transition and the steps it requires.

HD glossary

In the HD glossary you will find all the terms and abbreviations you may encounter during the transition. What does DVB-T2 mean? Or pairing ID? What about UHDTV?

Involved in driving the HD transition

  • Yleisradio Oy

  • MTV Oy 

  • Sanoma Media Finland Oy

  • Warner Bros. Discovery

  • The Walt Disney Company Nordic AB

  • Digita Oy

  • DNA Oyj

  • Elisa Oyj

  • Telia Finland Oyj

  • Ålands Telekommunikation Ab (Ålcom)

  • Elektroniikka- ja kodinkonekaupan yhdistys ETKO ry

  • FiCom ry

  • Suomen antenni- ja teleurakoitsijaliitto SANT ry