Transition to Digital Television Is America Ready?

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Artificial satellites in telecommunication.

Cable television.

Telecommunication--Law and legislation.

Telecommunication.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2007

Summary:

Reviews issues relating to P.L. 109-171, the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, which includes a provision directing that over-the-air television broadcasts be provided in digital only format beginning on Feb. 18, 2009. Discusses background on digital television (DTV), reasons for transition to DTV, who is likely to be most affected, impact of transition on cable and satellite households, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration digital-to-analog converter box program, and status of DTV public education. Addresses other key issues and legislative activity

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Transition to Digital Television

Publisher Number:

CRS-2007-RSI-0968

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