Digital TV News: National Telecommunications and Information Administration

DISH Network® Launches Next-Gen Digital-To-Analog Converter Box: DTVPal™ Plus
Sep 24, 2008 – DISH Network (Nasdaq: DISH) has announced the availability of the DTVPal™ Plus digital-to-analog converter box. The DTVPal™ Plus offers all the features of the DTVPal™, plus an enhanced digital tuner for optimizing weak signal areas.
News categories: DTVPal, DISH Network, ATSC 3, Set Top Box, Terrestrial, USA

DISH Network® Introduces More Affordable Solutions for the Digital Transition
Aug 20, 2008 – DISH Network (Nasdaq: DISH) has announced two low-cost solutions for digital transition - an entry-level digital-to-analog converter box, and satellite Welcome Packs featuring 20 popular channels for less than $10 per month.
News categories: DISH Network, ATSC 3, Digital TV, Satellite, Set Top Box, Terrestrial, USA

Participation By "Over-the-Air" Households in TV Converter Box Coupon Program On Track as Nation Marks Six Months Until DTV Transition Concludes
Aug 18, 2008 – The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has announced that nearly 6.4 million 'over-the-air' TV households have requested about 12 million coupons from the TV Converter Box Coupon Program.
News categories: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, ATSC 3, Digital TV, Market Research, Set Top Box, Terrestrial, USA

Gutierrez Announces TV Converter Box Coupon Redemption Data
Jul 28, 2008 – U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez has released national coupon redemption data for the TV Converter Box Coupon Program. More than 21.3 million coupons have been requested and more than 6.6 million coupons have been redeemed.
News categories: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, ATSC 3, Digital TV, Market Research, Set Top Box, Terrestrial, USA

Zoran-Powered Apex Digital Converter Box Supporting Analog Pass-Through Gains NTIA Approval
Jul 11, 2008 – Zoran (Nasdaq: ZRAN) has announced that Apex Digital's SupraHD® 741 processor-powered ATSC Converter Box has been approved by the NTIA for use in the Coupon-Eligible Converter Box (CECB) program supporting U.S. digital broadcast conversion.
News categories: Zoran, Apex Digital, ATSC 3, Digital TV, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Terrestrial, USA

Industry Favorite DTVPal™ Digital-to-Analog Converter Boxes From DISH Network Now Available
Jun 26, 2008 – DISH Network (Nasdaq: DISH) has announced that its DTVPal™ digital-to-analog converter box is available for purchase nationwide. The DTVPal qualifies for the NTIA's TV Converter Box Coupon Program.
News categories: DISH Network, ATSC 3, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Terrestrial, USA

Gutierrez Announces One Million Coupons Used for TV Converter Box Coupon Program
May 6, 2008 – U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez has issued a statement announcing one million coupons have been used as part of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) TV Converter Box Coupon Program.
News categories: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, ATSC 3, Digital TV, Market Research, Set Top Box, Terrestrial, USA

Microtune Demonstrates Support for ATSC Digital TV Broadcast at 2008 NAB Show
Apr 14, 2008 – This week Microtune® (NASDAQ: TUNE) will demonstrate its multi-standard tuner chip deployed in certified digital television (DTV) converter boxes at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas.
News categories: Microtune, ATSC 3, NABShow, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, USA

Commerce Secretary Gutierrez Announces Ten Millionth Coupon Requested for TV Converter Box Program
Apr 8, 2008 – Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez announced over 10 million coupons have been requested since the launch of the TV Converter Box Program on January 1, 2008.
News categories: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, ATSC 3, Digital TV, Market Research, Set Top Box, Terrestrial, USA