digital TV transition

Digital Justice for All

Stevie Converse — Fri, 08 May 2009 09:05:19 -0400

Full article: Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting
Amalia Deloney
Making a successful transition from analog to digital broadcasting is not simply a matter of being able to watch your favorite TV show with better audio and video. At stake is the ability of the nation's most vulnerable populations to maintain their fundamental right of access to a key affordable source of news and information.

FCC Revamps DTV Transition Web Site

Stevie Converse — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:00:13 -0400

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
John Eggerton
Democratic FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein will be in Las Vegas to unveil a revamped government DTV transition Web site. New "consumer-friendly" enhancements to the site include local support and information on reception issues and a FAQ bout equipment needs.

Some Good News on DTV Transition, But Problems Persist

Stevie Converse — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:34:04 -0500

Full article: HearUsNow.org
Bob Williams
The nation's major cable television operators have agreed to stop moving nearly all channels from analog to digital tiers during the first two months of 2009 to avoid confusion during the transition. But there are still huge problems looming for those with rabbit ear TVs.

Mixed Media: Efforts to Increase Access for All

Lindsy Embree — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:33:26 -0500

Full article: City Limits
Alex Cotton
Until now, the phrase "digital divide" has been used to describe the difference between those with home computers and easy access to the Internet and those without. But what about people without television?

FCC Probing Cable on Channel Moves

Stevie Converse — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:36:34 -0500

Full article: Multichannel News
Ted Hearn
The FCC is investigating whether cable companies are violating any rules by moving a handful of channels from analog to digital tiers.

Congress Sends Questions to NTIA

Stevie Converse — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:00:00 -0400

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
John Eggerton
The heads of the House Commerce Committee and its Telecommunications Subcommittee have a lot of questions for the executive running the DTV-to-analog converter box coupon program.

Computer Companies Push White Spaces on YouTube

Lindsy Embree — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:22:53 -0400

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
John Eggerton
Computer companies including Dell, Google and Microsoft are promoting a YouTube video advocating the use of the white spaces between digital-TV channels for delivering wireless broadband.

McSlarrow: Cable Fundamentals ‘Pretty Strong’

Lindsy Embree — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:12:00 -0400

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
John Eggerton
According to Kyle McSlarrow, president of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association, The fundamentals of the cable business are "pretty strong," but liquidity and the credit markets remain an issue for the industry and a question mark.

Big Apple Takes Bite of White Spaces

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:04:56 -0400

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
John Eggerton
The New York City Council is considering a resolution opposing the FCC's authorization of mobile unlicensed devices in the so-called white spaces between digital-TV channels. The resolution would not carry the force of law, but would simply let the FCC know how the council felt about the issue.

Eshoo, Deal Back Longer Retrans Quiet Period

Stevie Converse — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:29:56 -0400

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
John Eggerton
Reps. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) and Nathan Deal (R-Ga.) weighed in with FCC Chairman Kevin Martin asking for a retransmission consent quiet period that starts before the end of the year and extends beyond the Feb. 17, 2009, date for the switch to full-power digital TV.