Digital Television Transition Issues Related to an Information Campaign Regarding the Transition

The U.S. is currently undergoing a transition from analog to digital broadcast TV (DTV), which offers the promise of more TV programming options, interactive TV, & high-definition TV. This report provides: (1) stakeholder views on Americans' knowledge of the DTV transition; (2) stakeholder views on how government & industry might most effectively communicate critical DTV info.; & (3) info. on efforts by Germany & the UK to inform their citizens about the DTV transitions taking place in those countries. Information for this report was obtained from a variety of stakeholders, including companies in several key industry segments, gov't. officials, telecomm. experts, FCC staff, & rep. from industry trade & consumer groups. Charts & tables.