The total is 20009 as of now, and saying "they got 3000 members" suggests that they received NEW members, where as the phrase "they've got 3000 members" would suggest that which you obviously interpreted. Your correction is erroneously.

And what are those consequenses exactly?

And what are

Most parts of Europe (including Sweden, where I reside) have already switched several years ago. The stories and theories were all over the papers for a week or so but all things considered the move was quick and painless and we all now benefit from higher quality picture and sound. Why do you over there have to make such a big fuzz about this?