questions+on+the+transition

The Questions are, What are the reasons for delaying the digital transition? Explain why some lawmakers and corporations are opposed to the delay. Which consumers actually need to change their TV equipment? What is making this process more difficult? What are some of the promised benefits of the digital transition? How will you benefit?

The digital transition was recently delayed because the government felt that there were still too many people using an analog TV. "Michael J. Copps, the acting chairman of the [|Federal Communications Commission], said in a statement that the additional four months of transition time would afford 'urgently needed time for a more phased transition.'" Many opposed the delay, because they felt that no matter how long the date gets poshed back, there will always be straglers who dont get the message until it actually happens. Anyone who still has an analog TV signal will no longer get a signal, after the change over. The problem created is that the givernment coupons sent out to the people for a free conversion, have not yet been recieved. The benifits of having this, will be that wireless companies and public safety companies will use the sinal for themselves to provide new, better, uninteruppted services to the people.