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Does the national transition to Digital TV affect me? Congress mandated that all TV broadcasting be transitioned from analog to digital transmission by February 17, 2009. The deadline was extended to June 12, 2009, however, many TV stations made the switch before then, including many who transitioned on February 17th as was originally planned.

As a FiOS TV subscriber, any TV connected to FiOS is not affected by the national transition to digital TV. If you have TV sets that are not connected to FiOS (in other words, TVs that use an antenna to receive over-the-air broadcasts) then the digital transition will affect your ability to get a signal only if your TV set does not have a digital tuner.

How can I tell if my TV has a digital tuner?
Most TV sets made before 1998 do not have a digital tuner. Analog TV sets made since March, 2007 should all be clearly labeled as analog. If you're unsure whether your TV has a digital tuner, refer to the user manual that came with your TV set.

If you've lost or misplaced your TV user manual, most TV manufacturers provide their user manuals online. Go to your TV manufacturer's web site and look for the user manual for your TV model.