TV stations push digital switch risking $200 billion burden
Washington reports that broadcasters plan to replace analog with a digital system, potentially making 220 million TVs obsolete and costing viewers about $187 billion to upgrade. They seek a second channel for 15 years, while auctions could net $100 billion for the U.S. Treasury. FCC leaders and industry executives debate consumer impact and timing.
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