Who really benefits from the transition to DTV. It has been documented that the underserviced communities have been hit the hardest. We know that companies like Verizon and AT&T purchased analog bandwidth for profit. But who suffers the most? The vulnerable and voiceless Americans – Seniors, Disable, Minorities, Rural.
From our grassroots perspective, most if not all DTV installations since June 12th (and before) have been riddled with major reception problems. Of course underserviced consumers (whose voice has been drowned out by corporate interest) are deeply impacted by transition.
When will we ever learn – “as you do it to the least of these, you do it to yourselrf”
DeeNice, the Digital Dynamo
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I have not had TV since they made the transition. I live in a very small, rural community, live on a mountain, am a disabled senior on Social Security. I cannot afford a new TV. DirecTv told me they would need a $200 deposit before they would hook me up. Thanks for the screwing without even a kiss, Fat Cat Corporate America!
Since the beginning of the Digital TV explosion, millions of resident including rural America are finding complications with the “so-called” easy transition to digital. Your comments represents one of many that needs to be heard. Here are important information on Youtubeone from a national organization for seniors:Amy E. Gotwals from the National Association On Areas of Aging called. The second is a link whichndiscusses how rural residents will have a difficult time with the DTV transition: DTV Transition Impact on Rooftop Antennas Didn’t Work Q & A Tom Allibone Teletruth.org Please look for an email from our organization to see if there is anything that can be done so you have TV communication.