One year from now 22 million Americans who rely on free over-the-air
analog broadcasting will be at risk of losing access to TV. On February
17, 2009, analog televisions that receive over-the-air signals will go
dark, unless they are retrofitted with digital converter boxes. For
many Americans who are hearing about the transition for the first time,
information about the change comes from electronic store retailers,
where consumers ask what is necessary to maintain TV reception- a
primary source for news, information and entertainment.
Report Release In The News
Here's a sampling of the news coverage on this report across the country
Remarks of FCC Commissioner Jonathan S. Adelstein on our report.
"U.S. PIRG’s small
but hearty crew unearthed problems the entire consumer electronics industry and
the Federal government have not fully confronted: yet another weak link in the
national effort to help millions of Americans weather the DTV transition. I
thank them for bringing this to light." Read more...
Clueless retailers lead to calls for oversight on DTV switch
"Key politicians and a Federal Communications Commissioner are putting
heat on the government to get its act together on the DTV transition,
before it's too late." Read more...
Retailers to Customers: What DTV Transition?
"Too many salespeople at electronics stores don't have a clue when it
comes to the looming transition to digital TV, a new survey says." Read more...
