U.S. Senate postponed the transition to digital television.

KommentariiPochti end sveta29.01.2009SShA ready to switch to digital broadcasting in fevraleAmerikanskie Senators January 29, unanimously voted to transfer the date of the transition from analog to digital broadcasting on 17 February to 12 June 2009, reports Reuters. Earlier, this project has been supported by the Senate but rejected by the House of Representatives.
Senators approved the draft date of the transfer switch from analog to digital broadcasting virtually no different from what was rejected by the House of Representatives. However, it was subject to some amendments.
In accordance with the new instrument, the TV can decide when the transition to digital television. If a company finds it necessary, it may abandon analog broadcasting on February 17 in accordance with previous plans.
U.S. House of Representatives will consider a new draft of the transfer date of the transition from analog to digital broadcasting next week. Previously, the transfer date of transition to digital broadcasting has supported U.S. President Barack Obama.
According to various sources, analog televisions used from 6,5 up to 20 million American families. To receive a digital signal, they need to buy a special prefix, which is from 40 to 80 dollars. Without such stations after the transition to digital broadcasting analog TV will not be able to receive the signal.