The House of Representatives yesterday voted to delay the transition from analog to digital television by four months. The new deadline is most likely June 12, 2009. The Senate already passed a similar vote last week and President Obama has signaled support for a bill. White House spokeswoman Amy Brundage said on Wednesday that “the [...]
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House Votes for DTV Delay. New deadline is June 12, 2009.
Posted in Broadband, Economic Development, FCC, Media Justice, Rural Media, tagged DTV Transition on February 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Feb. 17th, 2009: The Day TV Channels Go Dark
Posted in Civic Engagement, Communication Rights, Digital Divide, Education, FCC, Media Justice, Rural Media, tagged DTV, DTV Transition, TV on January 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As of today, television stations across the nation will end the era of analog broadcasting and begin broadcasting in digital only on February 17, 2009. This means changes for over-the-air TV viewers, who will gain access to more channels and clearer signals, but who may also need new equipment to continue watching free TV. The [...]
