|
North American Network Operators Group Date Prev | Date Next | Date Index | Thread Index | Author Index | Historical Re: [Nanog] ATT VP: Internet to hit capacity by 2010
On 18-Apr-08, at 1:45 PM, David Coulson wrote: > Stephen John Smoogen wrote: >> I think that is based off the all American TV going to HDD that is >> supposed to happen in 2009. ( I think I read that currently only 40% >> of Americans have HDD TV's and the 60% were not going to buy one >> until >> it became too late. ) > This is not accurate. In 2009 the US is terminating analog (NTSC) > transmission of 'over the air' broadcasts. It has nothing to do with > 'high definition' broadcasts. OTA broadcasts will just be done using > ATSC, rather than NTSC. It will continue to provide SD programming. Bet you a beer it won't happen. :) Just like the mandated HD broadcasts in top markets by 1997 or else they lose license. cheers, --dr _______________________________________________ NANOG mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.nanog.org/mailman/listinfo/nanog
|