After more than a decade of waiting, finally, broadcasters dropped the analog signal. Since 1996, manufacturers have been forced to sell digital equipment, and producers forced to develop digital content and channels, now the distribution just completed the task. That was the last step in the conversion to digital. The TV as we knew it is dead.
I can't believe that I seem to be the only one to realize that it happened last Friday. TV had loved me as much as I loved her when I was a kid. I use to sit more than 24 hours a week in front of her (the average time was 22,4 hours/week). I knew most of the jingles by heart. Now that she's dead, I feel she deserves at least a little tribute. Especially a place where people can, if they feel to, come and visit her. So I buried her here. You are kindly invited to attend in silence the TV grave. Feel free to leave your prayers and wishes.
Now back to digital, the transition generated over 317,450 calls to the US Federal Communications Commission on Friday. 33% of callers wanted to hear more about federal coupons. 33% couldn't set the digital converter. 20% got a wrong signal. Despite the number of complaints, and the need to hire 4000 agents, the FCC says that the conversion to digital runs smoothly. TV is now 100% digital, and there are so many programs that suitable for your kids.