NTC targets analog TV switch-off in Mega Manila by November 22
Broadcasters in Mega Manila have 12 months to migrate.
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Mega Manila leads digital migration
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) targets to shut down analog television broadcasts in Mega Manila by November 22.
According to a Malaya Business Insight report, the target remains on schedule following the issuance of Memorandum Circular No. 005-11-2025 last year.
The NTC has issued a memorandum circular for the analog switch-off in Mega Manila. The target date for the ASO is 22 November 2026, NTC Deputy Commissioner Alvin Blanco said.
The memorandum circular states that television stations operating in NCR, Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, Pampanga, and Bataan are required to migrate to the Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting-Terrestrial standard within 12 months from the circular’s effectivity.
Authorities said Mega Manila was selected for the initial phase because about 80 percent of television households in the area were already receiving digital broadcasts as of December 2024.
Through the migration, viewers will be able to access better picture and sound quality, improved signal reception, and access to more channels and programming, including educational and public service content.
Once completed, the NTC will permanently recall all radio frequencies assigned to analog television broadcasting.
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