What is the Digital Television Transition?
By law, American television stations will end all analog broadcasts on February 17, 2009, and begin
broadcasting exclusively in a digital format.

Why is the U.S. switching to digital?
It will improve the picture and sound quality of broadcasts. It will also make room on the broadcast
spectrum for public safety communications and new commercial applications.

What should I do to prepare?
Make sure all the TVs in your establishment are connected to Charter Communications Com Cable TV®.

Will my analog TVs go blank?
If they are not connected to Charter Communications High Speed Internet TV service, some other video service, or a digital tuner, they
will go blank.

How do I know if my TV set is able to receive digital signals by itself?
Consult your TV manual or check with your TV manufacturer to find out if your TV has a digital tuner. If it does, it can receive the digital over-the-air broadcasts.
• TVs made before 1998 most likely don’t have a digital tuner
• Big-screen projection TVs made between 1998 and 2004 may have a digital tuner
• TVs bought after 2004 are more likely to have a digital tuner

Do these new digital over-the-air signals deliver TV in high-definition (HDTV)?
Many of them do. Some popular TV stations already broadcast HDTV signals using their digital
broadcasting capabilities. But you need a TV set or monitor that is built specifically to render HDTV
pictures, such as a plasma or LCD TV.

If I do have an HDTV set, how do I get real high-definition television?
Ask Charter Business™ to connect you to Charter Communications Digital Cable® with Charter HD® and get a wide
selection of broadcast and cable high-definition channels.