Digital TV Switchover Date: December 31, 2008

digerati · May 27, 2005, 09:19 PM

A bill drafted by House Republicans sets Dec. 31, 2008, as the date by which broadcasters must return their analog airwaves to the government and broadcast in digital only. That deadline - two years later than Republicans originally advocated - drew bipartisan support at a House hearing Thursday.

But the bill includes no subsidy for the $50 boxes, which would convert digital to analog for consumers who use analog TVs that rely on antenna rather than on cable or satellite TV.

Key Republicans say they're willing to set aside $500 million for a subsidy for households that have no cable or satellite service and that earn less than $30,000. "I myself could support a limited subsidy for low-income households," says Rep. Joe Barton (news, bio, voting record), R-Texas, chairman of the House Commerce Committee.
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digerati Everyones life has worth Join Date: May 2003 Location: My Yellow Bug Posts: 3,779 Rep Power: 0	Digital TV Switchover Date: December 31, 2008 A bill drafted by House Republicans sets Dec. 31, 2008, as the date by which broadcasters must return their analog airwaves to the government and broadcast in digital only. That deadline - two years later than Republicans originally advocated - drew bipartisan support at a House hearing Thursday. But the bill includes no subsidy for the $50 boxes, which would convert digital to analog for consumers who use analog TVs that rely on antenna rather than on cable or satellite TV. Key Republicans say they're willing to set aside $500 million for a subsidy for households that have no cable or satellite service and that earn less than $30,000. "I myself could support a limited subsidy for low-income households," says Rep. Joe Barton (news, bio, voting record), R-Texas, chairman of the House Commerce Committee. _____________________________________ Read More: Yahoo News