Digital television or DTV is an
innovative new type of over-the-air
broadcasting technology that will
transform your television viewing
experience. DTV enables TV stations
to provide crystal clear pictures
and CD quality sound. DTV is
more efficient and more flexible
than the traditional broadcast
technology known as analog. DTV
makes it possible for stations to
broadcast in high definition or
provide multiple channels of
programming simultaneously (called
multicasting), instead of
broadcasting only one channel at a
time. DTV technology can also be
used to provide future interactive
video and data services that are not
possible with analog technology.
IS HDTV THE SAME THING AS DTV?
No! HDTV is the highest quality of DTV, but it is only one of several formats. In addition to HDTV, the most common format is Standard Definition Television (SDTV). Consumers who have high definition TV sets may receive free high definition television programming over the air using an antenna.
Every household in America that receives free over-the-air television signals through antennas on television sets that are equipped with analog tuners –and who do not subscribe to cable, satellite or a telephone company television service provider –will be affected by the transition.
Approximately 70 million television sets are at risk of losing their signals after February 17, 2009, if owners of these sets do not make the easy transition to DTV.
HOW CAN I UPGRADE TO DTV?
- Purchase a DTV converter box that plugs into your existing analog set.
- Purchase a new television set with a built-in digital tuner.
- Subscribe to cable, satellite or a telephone company television service provider to continue using your analog TV set, if all desired local broadcast stations are carried by that service.
HOW CAN I UPGRADE FOR FREE?
coming very soon!