The Big Switch

On February 17th, 2009, TV goes all digital and the old style signal that’s been used since TV began will be turned off by federal law. But without an upgrade, some TV’s will stop working. Now there’s concern over the boxes and the government’s plan to cover the cost. Read full story

‘(TWICE) _ WASHINGTON “The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) said last Tuesday it will begin mailing out digital TV converter box coupons to consumers who have applied for them, beginning on Feb. 17, 2008. The administration will begin accepting applications for the coupons on Jan. 1, 2008 through March 31, … Read more

In just more than a year, television signals will change forever Cameron Latta of Laurel browses the selection of televisions at Best Buy in Bellingham on Saturday. Read full story

Ready or not… Digital TV is coming. The countdown is on to February 17, 2009, which is DTV’s official launch date, and the moment when our TV world changes forever. Read full story