Digital Television Transition Resources

DTV Transition
Are you ready for the digital transition? In February 2009, full power broadcast TV stations switch to digital. This frees up spectrum for police and other emergency personnel, plus provides better video and sound quality, more channels and choice. But “analog” TV sets receiving signals over the air will stop working! Check out this site for more information about “the DTV transition.”
Transición a DTV
¿Está listo para la transición a digital? A partir de febrero del 2009 las estaciones de televisión a toda potencia cambiarán su señal a digital. Esto permitirá a la policía y otro personal de emergencia mayor uso del espectro análogo; también proveerá una mejor calidad de video y sonido, con más canales y opciones. Sin embargo, los aparatos de televisión que solamente reciben señal análoga no funcionarán. Visite este sitio Web para obtener más información acerca de la transición a televisión digital.
www.DTV2009.gov
- NTIA TV Converter Box Coupon Program

Click here to learn about the TV Converter Box Coupon Program offered by the Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA). Converter box coupons can be ordered through this site.
Tomorrow's TV Today
The federal government wants to help all Americans have a smooth “digital transition.” This site further explains the transition and offers information on government coupons to help pay for digital-to-analog converters. You can also contact them by calling 1-888-DTV-2009.
DTV Transition Explained in ASL
A video explaining the DTV Transition in American Sign Language (ASL) is available on the DTV.org website. [The video runs 16:43 in length. RealPlayer required to view.]
Cable Customers: Get Ready for Digital TV
Cable customers have a head start on the digital TV transition.  If you have cable, visit this site for helpful tips on managing the transition.


Clientes de Cable: Prepárense para la Televisión Digital
Los clientes de cable serán entre los primeros a experimentar la transición a la televisión digital. Si usted tiene cable, visite este sitio Web y obtenga consejos útiles para facilitar esta transición.

Questions & Answers for Cable Customers

Preguntas y Respuestas paros los Clientes del Cable

Analysis and Commentary

4/22/2008
McSlarrow Testimony on "The Future of the Internet"Testimony
3/20/2008
Media Briefing on Network ManagementMiscellaneous Publication
3/3/2008
Sam Brownback Letter on Net NeutralityOther Voices
More Publications >

Broadband in a blink.

Media Center

5/15/2008
Statement of NCTA President & CEO Kyle McSlarrow, National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA), Regarding Congress Passing the 2008 Farm BillStatement
5/8/2008
Statement of NCTA President & CEO Kyle McSlarrow Regarding the Naming of Wilmington, N.C. as a Test Market for the Broadcast Digital TV TransitionStatement
5/2/2008
PointSmart.ClickSafe. Summit on Children’s Online Safety and Literacy to Convene in Washington, DC on June 10, 2008Media Release
Media Center >

Statistic of the Week

50% of all homes passed by Cablevision Systems are Optimum Online broadband service customers.
[Digital penetration is now 85.4% and 36% of homes passed are Optimum Voice customers.]

Source: Cablevision Systems Corporation 1Q08 financial results

Learn about <tru2way>


tru2way
The <tru2way> Platform
Bringing Interactive TV to Consumers