What is DTV?

Summary

DTV stands for Digital Television. The digital part refers to the fact that with DTV the TV signal is a digital signal, which is different than the analog TV signal. Over the air analog signals will be permanently turned off in February 2009, most analog subscription TV services will continue.

HDTV

Is your TV ready?

Who isn't affected?

Your TV will continue to function if you currently get your TV signal from.

  • Cable company
  • Satellite company
  • Phone Company

Who is affected?

Your TV signal will be affected if you currently get your TV programming from an over the air signal received by an antenna viewed on an analog TV.

Is your TV analog?

  • Likely analog if TV is 10 years or older
  • Likely analog if TV shape is square and NOT rectangular

Options if you don't have a digital TV
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