The LG TV is 6 months old and the LG technician confirmed that LG TVs, the same as all other brands, are regionally locked - I really don't want to debate it here, I know what I am talking about as I am sitting with a house full of excellent equipment in pristine condition that I am gutted does not pick up any signal outside of Asia - so for those who are moving to Aus this post is for you, not people who feel the need to tell me I don't know what I am talking about!