digital tv upgrades
Universal Communications Group has been a key and pivotal player in the introduction of Digital Television to Australia.
UCG has had a strong relationship and partnership with both Foxtel and Austar as a large scale, installation and maintenance partner from the inception of subscription television, right through to the introduction of satellite digital television services to the Australian market.
UCG leverages it's considerable experience and know-how, gained from many years delivering digital television services to design, build and maintain robust digital communications backbones for Multi Unit and Residential Developments, including retrofits.
UCG partners with clients to assess each unique location and then designs the optimum solution for its existing and future requirements.
UCG’s expertise is recognised by the Australian Government. UCG is an independent representative on the Government’s Digital Switchover Task Force.
Analogue Television Shutdown between 2009 and 2013
The shutdown of Analogue Television services is fast approaching and if you live in or manage an apartment building or residential complex that is more than 15 years old, chances are your MATV system is not capable of delivering Digital Television.
Buildings without digital television will lose all television services.
“Buildings which have master or communal antenna (shared) TV systems may need more complex modifications. It is vital to start any necessary upgrade of receiver equipment and antenna systems now to avoid the anticipated rush in the lead up to the switchover” P1, Australian Building Codes Board Digital TV Antenna Systems Handbook (July 08)
Between 2009 and 2013, over 40,000 apartment blocks plus motels, hospitals, schools, retirement villages and aged care facilities will need to be rewired for digital TV - an average of 96 per week.
Now is the time to act!
Putting off the inevitable will only lead a possibility losing your television or rushing into an upgrade, with a potential for poor workmanship or network design and not taking advantage of all the services available in the digital age.
Not just Digital Television
Universal Communications Group understands that upgrading an MATV network for digital television, can be a considerable investment. 
UCG has developed a range of technical solutions to not only deliver digital television, but also a range of other services utilising the same MATV network that provides your digital television.
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subsciption television
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broadband and telephony services
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security and CCTV
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Video on Demand
By incorporating some of these and other services, the network can be better utilised to enhance the lifestyle and security of the building or development.
Universal Communications Group ensures you are set for tomorrow's communications, today.
Specialist MATV Solution Provider
Universal Communications Group is accredited to design and install subsciption television for all major subscription television service providers including. Foxtel, Austar and Selectv. UCG is committed to delivering choice of services and we design our networks to cater for all services providers. UCG has developed solutions and business models that are tailored to your particular needs and requirements. We specialise and have unique solutions that cater for the Retirement Village and Aged Care community.