FCC Commissioner Mike Copps

Transcript of 60-Second TV Public Service Announcement

[Commissioner on Camera:]

Is your TV ready for digital?

Hello, I’m Commissioner Mike Copps of the Federal Communications Commission. By February 17th, TV stations will stop broadcasting in analog and broadcast only in digital. Your TV needs to be ready so you can keep watching.

[Commissioner Voice Over:]

If you have a TV with a digital tuner, you can already watch digital television. If your TV is connected to cable or satellite, this change generally shouldn’t affect you. But if you use an older TV with rabbit ears or a rooftop antenna you need to act.

You can buy a new TV. You can subscribe to cable or satellite or you can buy a converter box and plug it into your older TV. The government offers you two $40 coupons toward the cost of converter boxes. If your TV is ready, you can get the benefits of digital broadcasting today!

But don’t delay or… [SFX: Static sound]

[Announcer Voice Over:]

Is your TV ready for digital? For more information, visit DTV.gov or dial 1-888-CALL-FCC.