Broadcasters Delivering On Digital Television

The National Association of Broadcasters announced Feburary 4, 1999 that over 50 television stations in the U.S. are now delivering digital signals. Reaching nearly 40 percent of all U.S. households, the stations are now serving a wide cross-section of the country ñ from the largest market (New York) to the 90th market (Jackson, Mississippi).By November 1999, network stations in the top 30 markets will be delivering digital signals reaching over 60 percent of all television households.""Free, local television stations are delivering on our digital promise,"" said NAB President and CEO Edward O. Frittis. ""Early adopters who purchased digital television sets recognize they have access to me most advanced TV system in the world. As set prices continue to fall and as more local stations accelerate the transition to digital, weíre convinced this new technology will capture the imagination of America.""The following 51 stations are now broadcasting digitally and are listed according to market size: