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If i want a new tV, will i have to buy a high definition tV to watch digital broadcasting tV after the transition?

No. It is important to understand that DTV changes are NOT changes to your TV. Your TV still works whether it is analog or digital. HDTV is high definition digital TV. That is all. A standard definition digital television is compatible too. Standard definition is just a TV with a digital tuner. High Definition is the quality format for TV.

faq

Digital TV (DTV) Transition

What is the digital TV (DTV) transition?

Why are we switching to DTV?

Do I have to wait until June 12 to watch DTV?

Will the date for the end of full-power analog television broadcasting be pushed back again?

Buying a new Television

What do I need to do to be ready for the end of analog TV broadcasting?

If I have an older analog television, will I have to throw it away after June 12?

If I want a new TV, will I have to buy a High Definition TV to watch digital broadcasting TV after the transition?

How can I be sure that I am buying a digital TV?

What is the difference between “integrated” DTVs and DTV or HDTV Monitors?

What about my VCR, DVD player, camcorder, and gaming console? Will I be able to use them with
a DTV set?

How do I get DTV or HDTV programming?

Will I need a special antenna to receive DTV over the air?

What will happen to the old analog TVs that will be replaced by DTVs? Will there be an effort to recycle them?