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 |  | What is the Digital Transition (DTV)? |  |
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 |  | Digital Television (DTV) is a new type of broadcasting technology that is replacing the old analog technology that has ...
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 |  | When will the Digital Transition occur? |  |
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 |  | The DTV transition will take place at midnight on February 17, 2009. |  |
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 |  | Why the conversion to Digital? |  |
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 |  | Digital technology not only provides superior picture and sound quality, it will free bandwidth for public safety and ...
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 |  | Do I need an HDTV (High-Definition Television) to take advantage of DTV? |  |
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 |  | No. However, you will need a digital set-top cable box that will convert a digital signal to accommodate your current ...
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 |  | Will my television work after the Digital Transition? |  |
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 |  | It depends. If your TVs are connected to a pay service such as Time Warner Cable or satellite, they will continue to ...
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 |  | How do I know if I own a digital-ready TV set? |  |
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 |  | What you need to know is whether your TV set has a built in "digital tuner." Take the quiz at www.dtvtransition.org. ...
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 |  | What is a digital-to-analog TV converter box? |  |
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 |  | A digital-to-analog converter box is a new product available for non-cable customers that plugs into an analog TV and ...
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 |  | Can I use a digital-to-analog converter box now? Or, do I need to wait until after February 17, 2009? |  |
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 |  | You can use it now. Most full-power stations are currently broadcasting both in digital and analog. Viewers can plug in ...
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 |  | Do I need a digital-to-analog converter box if I have cable? |  |
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 |  | No. TVs connected to cable do not require a digital-to-analog TV converter box. |  |
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 |  | Why would I need a digital-to-analog converter? |  |
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 |  | If you want to continue to use your analog TV with “rabbit ears” or outdoor antenna after the digital cutoff date of ...
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 |  | Will I receive a high-definition (HD) picture with a digital-to-analog converter box? |  |
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 |  | No. Analog televisions are not capable of displaying high-definition resolution. If you want HD picture quality, you ...
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 |  | May I obtain digital-to-analog boxes from Time Warner Cable? |  |
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 |  | No. Time Warner Cable has no plans to sell or provide digital-to-analog converters at this time. |  |
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 |  | When and where will the digital-to-analog converters be available? |  |
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 |  | Digital-to-analog converters are currently for available for purchase at Radio Shack, Walmart and stores that sell ...
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 |  | How much do digital-to-analog converters cost? |  |
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 |  | The converter is approximately $60.00. Please check your local TV retailer for current prices. |  |
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 |  | Is the government going to help me buy a new TV or add cable services? |  |
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 |  | No. Congress created the TV digital-to-analog converter box coupon program for households wishing to keep using their ...
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 |  | Is the government going to help me buy a new TV or add cable services? |  |
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 |  | No. Congress created the TV digital-to-analog converter box coupon program for households wishing to keep using their ...
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 |  | How can I get my two $40 coupons for the digital transition? |  |
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 |  | Between January 1, 2008 and March 31, 2009, call -888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009) or go online to www.dtv2009.gov to ...
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 |  | If I'm a Basic (analog) Cable customer, will I have to sign up for Digital Cable? |  |
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 |  | No. Any Basic Cable setup will do. However, now is a good time to consider upgrading to Digital Cable, which offers ...
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 |  | As a Time Warner Cable customer, will my channel lineups change? |  |
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 |  | In most cases no. We’ll only change channel lineups when we add new channels or programming to the channel lineup. |  |
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 |  | Will my Time Warner Cable DVR be impacted? |  |
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 |  | No. Your DVR will continue to work without interruption. |  |
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 |  | Will Time Warner Cable prices go up? |  |
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 |  | No. There will be no price change related to this conversion. |  |
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