Digital TV Transition Confusing Thousands


	Digital TV Transition Confusing Thousands

Elizabeth Woyke

2-19-2009 11:23 AM

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fcc, television

Elizabeth Woyke says:

The FCC reports that tens of thousands of people are calling its consumer help line for advice as some broadcasters transition service to digital spectrum. Expect another wave of confusion around June 12, the new date by which all TV stations must switch over. Of course, the FCC foresaw all this, which is why it set up the help line in the first place.

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