"Are you okay?" Andrei asked, noticing the melancholy in the older man's eyes.

If you were affected, the solution is simple and is the focus of this guide: you need to ensure you have DVB-T2 equipment and rescan your channels. Major providers like Orange even notified their analog cable customers in advance that the service was ending, encouraging them to upgrade to a digital receiver.

As of , the digital terrestrial television network in Romania is stable and provides nationwide coverage primarily through the infrastructure managed by RADIOCOM (Societatea Națională de Radiocomunicații).

"You did good, kid," Petre said, patting Andrei on the shoulder. "It’s a different world. Clearer. Brighter."

Most TVs manufactured after 2017 have an integrated DVB-T2 tuner. Look for the "DVB-T2" logo on your TV's manual or back panel. External Set-Top Box:

(Internet-based discovery), which are currently being demonstrated at global events in early 2026

The system is designed to support many more channels. In total, Romania has allocated frequencies for and over 50 regional or local ones . However, currently only the public service broadcaster's multiplex (MUX1) is fully operational. The launch of additional commercial multiplexes, which would include private channels, has been subject to regulatory delays.

This article provides a comprehensive status report on DVB-T2 in Romania as of 2025, how to perform the update, and what to do if you lose channels.

If you have an older "non-digital" TV, you don't need to replace it. You can simply buy a DVB-T2 Set-Top Box (decoder) and connect it via HDMI or SCART. UHF Antenna:

For ten agonizing seconds, there was silence. This was the 'Digital Cliff'—the moment where the signal either locked in with perfect clarity or failed entirely, leaving viewers in darkness.

Orient the physical prongs of the antenna directly toward your nearest regional transmitter tower. (Refer to the frequency table above for local tower locations).

: Full coverage is available in major cities including Bucharest, Timișoara, Cluj-Napoca, and Iași .

Crucial note: Old DVB-T (first generation) receivers sold before 2015 in Romania. You must have a DVB-T2 compatible device.