In-House Counsel

US DTV transition shifting into high gear

The US transition to all-digital television broadcasting is ramping up quickly. For consumers, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration has launched its program to hand out coupons for the purchase of set top converter boxes. Some 30 boxes have been certificated under the program, and will be appearing on store shelves soon - over the next 4-6 weeks.

Consumer education programs are also shifting in to high gear as well, beginning February 17, 2008 -- one year ahead of the DTV transition date of February 17, 2009. Soon, consumers will see public service announcements about the transition, as well as a host of materials in newspapers and magazines.

Full post as published by Cisco High Tech Policy Blog on January 25, 2008 (boomark / email).