Government Reasons for DTV
- Digital television provides advanced picture and sound quality, additional programming and interactive viewing options.
- Digital signals are more efficient to transmit, taking up less space on the broadcast spectrum.
- Left over space on the broadcast spectrum is needed for public safety communication services for police and fire departments
- Left over space will be auctioned off for new and advanced wireless communication services.
- Breakthroughs in information and computer technology have paved the way for advancements in TV viewing.