But President Barack Obama debunked that with a statement last week: "I want to be clear: There will not be another delay."īecause digital signals are more efficient than the analog TV broadcasts that have been on the air for six decades, the transition will make room in the airwaves for wireless Internet and emergency communications services. Some people may believe the analog shutdown will be put off once again. That's half the number that were unprepared in February, and the number will probably decline further by Friday, as procrastinators get around to replacing old TVs or hooking them up to converter boxes or cable or satellite service. homes were unprepared to receive digital signals as of late last month, according to the Nielsen Co. Now officials say the country is much better prepared than in February, though they still expect some viewers to be confused.Ībout 3.1 million U.S. ![]() ![]() 17 deadline for the shutdown was delayed by the Obama administration after funding ran out for $40 coupons the government offered to help people buy converter boxes for old TVs.
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