Digital TV switch happens today
June 12, 2009
Friday June 12th is the final day for over-the-air analog television and viewers without cable access or a digital converter box will see their television screens go blank.
People who haven't prepared for the switch to DTV can contact the Federal Communications Commission at 1-800-CALL-FCC or visit www.dtv.gov and enter their ZIP code or state in the upper right-hand corner of the page to find local events, assistance and information.
If consumers experience reception problems once the transition happens, they should rescan for channels and try adjusting their TV antennas, FCC said.
Despite some confusion over the transition to DTV, a recent survey by Harris Corporation shows most people feel positive about the switch.
The survey, completed earlier this week, found that a majority of people - 69 percent - feel the nationwide DTV transition will be good for them and their families.
Cable provider Comcast has announced that it will extend its rapid response team to help customers switch to DTV through June 21st.
The company is offering free basic cable service for a year if a consumer also signs up for Comcast digital voice or Comcast high speed internet; or basic cable service for a year at the price of $10 per month.
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