The Digital TV Transition: A Brief Overview

Kruger, Lennard G. ; Moore, Linda K.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Telecommunication;    Television frequency allocation;    Television;   

RP-ID  :  RS22217
RP-ID  :  RS22217_2006Feb15

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report briefly discusses key points about the digital TV transition process: background, the impact on broadcasting, spectrum policy, and recent legislative activity. The transition has two major policy components: (1) how best to move television broadcasters and their viewers to digital technology, and (2) radio frequency spectrum management and allocation. The public interest goals for these paths are not well aligned, presenting Congress with difficult choices for completing the transition.