“Television is very important to older people - they watch it more than any other age group and for many it is a vital source of news and information. Switching over to digital television will have cost implications for older people and technical trials have shown a significant number of older people require assistance to install new digital equipment.

“Many older live on a fixed income and already struggle to pay their bills. Older people on low-incomes will have difficulty meeting the costs – especially those that face a substantial bill because of the need to install satellite or have a new aerial fitted.

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