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What are the reasons for delaying the digital transition? If we switched now millions would not be ready for it. When stations turn off their analog signals, those households will not be able to view the channels unless they install converter boxes to translate the digital signals. One company swtiched last month and an estimated 6.5 million people were not ready.Just better cable some will not even be able to make the deadline because there not enough converter boxes for everyone. Leaving millions of households on a waiting list.

Explain why some lawmakers and corporations are opposed to the delay. Some people are not ready for the switch. There televisons do not translate the digital signals.

Which consumers actually need to change their TV equipment? What is making this process more difficult? SOme poeple can not afford to switch it or they have not installed the converter box.

What are some of the promised benefits of the digital transition? How will you benefit? Creating new tech. Better cable, cell phones, free internet.