NEW YORK The Federal Communications Commission Monday passed a sweeping order requiring TV stations, cable and satellite operators, telecom carriers, retailers and manufacturers to take measures to educate consumers about the coming transition Feb 17, 2009.
The order includes numerous steps designed to smooth the transition for consumers, while allowing industry groups some leeway in how they get the word out through on-air messages, monthly notices in cable billing statements and proper labeling and notice of the impact of the transition on TV receivers and related devices.
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