[mythtv-users] OT: FCC investigates cable companies' analog-to-digital migrations

[David Brodbeck]

Thought this might be of interest to people here:
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/386398_cablepricing05.html

Some of the more interesting passages:

"The FCC wrote to Verizon and 11 cable companies last month about their
practice of moving analog channels into digital tiers to free up bandwidth
for other uses, such as high-definition channels.

"To watch channels that have been moved, subscribers to analog service
must either subscribe to a more expensive digital tier, rent a digital
set-top box or use an adapter, which service providers are starting to
offer free."
....
"The agency also will investigate whether providers are misleading
customers into thinking that when analog television channels move to the
digital tier of service, the shift is related to the federal government's
mandate that all broadcasts be digital by February, Martin said."

"The two moves are unrelated. Linking the two in customers' minds could
prompt more people to opt for digital video services."