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Wednesday, August 20, 2008 3:26 am EDT

The Digital Television Transition Coming To A TV Near You In 2009

The DTV transition is the switchover from the traditional analog method of transmitting television signals to exclusively digital broadcasting of free television programming. If you subscribe to cable or satellite TV, the company will likely continue your service uninterrupted to you!

The transition from analog to digital television represents the most significant advancement of television technology since color TV. Digital television allows TV stations to offer a number of new and better services.

DTV basics Digital Television (DTV) is an advanced broadcasting technology that will transform your television viewing experience. DTV enables broadcasters to offer television with better picture and sound quality. It can also offer multiple programming choices, called multicasting and interactive capabilities.

Converting to DTV also will free up parts of the scarce and valuable broadcast spectrum. Read More...





FAQs What is the digital TV (DTV) transition?

Why are we switching to DTV?

What do I need to do to be ready for the end of analog TV broadcasting?

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DTV coupons Every day tens of millions of Americans switch on television sets for news, weather, and entertainment. Today media services are being transformed by the same digital revolution that is bringing us new media choices via the Internet. Digital television (DTV) provide new uses such as multiple video programs or other services on a single television channel, including data services, and interactive capability. Hundreds of digital television stations are already in operation in markets serving almost all of U.S. television households. Read More...







Shopper's Guide Digital Television (DTV) is a new type of broadcasting that will transform your television viewing experience. That means better quality, more choices, and more control over your television.

Here's what you should know about DTV before you buy Read More...









       

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