America is in the midst of the most exciting revolution in television since color TV debuted in the early 1950s – the transition to digital.
Digital television offers more programming choices for consumers, a clearer picture and better sound quality, and best of all – it’s free. All you need is a television with a digital tuner, or digital analog converter box.
But as Americans invest millions in the transition to digital television, some high tech companies are lobbying the government to operate unlicensed mobile devices in the television spectrum – a move that could severely impact television viewing, causing interference to millions of televisions.
If these companies get their wish, you could be watching the big game, your favorite movie or breaking news when your pristine digital picture freezes, pixelates and the sound shuts off. Not exactly the ideal way to watch television.