First regions to go fully digital in 2007

A number of regions in the Czech Republic will be the first to move from analogue to digital broadcasting next year. But, analogue broadcasts in the area will only be fully cut following an extensive information campaign. According to a spokeswoman for the Ministry of Information Technology, analogue broadcasting throughout the Czech Republic should wrap up by 2010 - although the final date set by the European Union is 2012. The ministry has not revealed which regions will be the first affected. The Czech Telecommunications Office will take a decision on the matter later this year.