For the most part all satellite TV is digital as this is how it is sent via the satellite signals to your receiver and DVRs. Digital as opposed to analog digitizes the images and sound into electrons which are transmitted by a specific radio frequency whereby they are reassembled digitally in your receiver and displayed for you as a movie, TV show or news cast. Technology is rapidly moving forward and we are now getting access to HDTV which is high definition digital television. You need to have a HD television to appreciate this advanced technology which will likely become the norm in the next few years.