2007-12-23 04:38:28 · 5 answers · asked by mustangowner23 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
They won't stop working.
Over the air broadcasts switch to digital only on February 17, 2009. If you get your TV from cable or satellite, they'll keep providing regular TV service until 2012 at least.
Even if you get over the air TV, you can buy a converter box for pretty cheap, as the gov't will subsidize the cost, and that will extend the life of your standard analog TV.
Below is a site that explains it all.
2007-12-23 05:19:30 · answer #1 · answered by Uncle Pennybags 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
(This answer assumes you are located in the US)
The only TVs that will stop working are some tiny ones that don't have a way to connect an external antenna or A/V inputs. With some minor exceptions, after 2/17/09 there will not be any TV signals left that these TVs can pick up.
As for the other 99% of regular TVs, the digital TV signals that are replacing analog TV ("regular TV" as you put it) can be cheaply converted to the old analog ones.
If you get your TV with an antenna, you would need a converter box after 2/17/09. Starting on 2/17/08 the government will be handing out discount coupons that will let households buy a couple of them for about $20 each.
In general, cable and satellite companies provide the conversion for their customers. Satellite TV is already digital, the converter is built into the receiver. Cable companies are required to supply analog TV signals until at least 2012.
2007-12-23 14:05:44 · answer #2 · answered by Stephen P 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
February 2009 and you will have to have Cable or Satellite for any signal to come through...
2007-12-23 12:43:19 · answer #3 · answered by stessie 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
2009, that's all I know.
2007-12-23 12:46:30 · answer #4 · answered by care 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
when they stop i guess.......get a new one.....
2007-12-23 12:57:47 · answer #5 · answered by americangurl_28 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋