The switch to digital television from analog television took place on Friday. As expected, there were many television users around the United States who needed help to make the switch. In fact, the Federal Communications Commission says that they received more than 300,000 calls in the 24 hours following the switch. Originally, the FCC was predicting as many as 3,000,000 calls, so relatively speaking it was a quiet day. Michael J. Copps, who is the acting FCC chairman, emphasized how big of an undertaking this switch actually was for everyone involved. Said Copps: “We should not minimize …read more

On Friday, the long awaited end to analog television will be finalized. Television stations around the United States will cut their analog signals and their signals will only be available digitally.
The Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, is calling this a “historic transition”. Once the switch from analog to digital is completed, the FCC believes that television users will love the improved picture, better sound and the wider array of available channels. Additionally, the switch to digital will clear airwaves that will be valuable for wireless services.
While most people are prepared for the switch, the FCC gives you instructions on what …read more

I don’t know that the results could actually have been any different than they were… disappointing, to me.
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Spectrum Results Are Out; Google Bids But Verizon Wins
“The winners of the recent government spectrum auction that raised $19.6 billion are finally being revealed. Based on early reports, the results are as expected: Verizon Wireless had the winning bid for the swath of airwaves to be used for open-access; not Google, MarketWatch reports.”
Verizon wins bids on ‘open’ spectrum, while Google doesn’t
“Verizon Wireless placed a number of winning bids on so-called ‘open’ portions of wireless spectrum recently auctioned by the …read more