Washington, D.C. - We’re almost exactly 15 months away from the most audacious technology migration in modern US history – a one day “flash cut” of the way in which Americans receive their free, over-the-air television signals. Elected and appointed officials here in Washington are picking up the pace in an effort to ensure that the transition goes smoothly … a goal that will be achieved if all households who want to continue to receive free over-the-air broadcasting can do so on the day after the transition.
While the details about the process are firming up, will there be converter boxes available? Yes. The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration has already certified the first two set top converter boxes to participate in the program. The first two boxes are manufactured by Digital Stream Technology, Inc., but NTIA officials say that additional boxes from other companies are in line to be certified soon. That’s good news for consumers, who will have a choice of boxes and manufacturers.
You can find more information about the converter box program at NTIA’s website.
This website includes a short quiz that will help you decide what you need to do to get ready for the digital transition.
And even more information is available from a coalition representing private industry .
Check out these sites and start learning about the digital transition!
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