CEA Applauds FCCíS Unanimous Decision To Dismiss Sinclair DTV Proposal

The following statement was issued by Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) President and CEO Gary Shapiro in response to the unanimous decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to dismiss Sinclair Broadcastingís petition to modify the existing digital television (DTV) broadcast standard:""As the first organization to call officially upon the FCC to dismiss Sinclairís proposal, we commend the commissioners for todayís unanimous decision. With this ruling, DTVís future is clear and paved for success. The FCC has wisely provided broadcasters, manufacturers and consumers with the certainty they need to move forward with the transition to digital television.""Todayís ruling will allow television manufacturers, broadcasters and all others involved in the DTV transition to return our full attention to what matters most - providing consumers with the full benefits of digital television.""I hope this ruling will close the door on this issue. As demonstrated by more than ten years of laboratory and field tests, 8-VSB is clearly the best system for broadcasting digital television in the United States. And retailers report that consumers who are viewing over-the-air digital television love what theyíre seeing.""We look forward to continuing our work with the FCC and the broadcast industry to navigate the road to DTV and we remain committed to ensuring that all consumers have access to over-the-air DTV. As with any new technology, receiver performance will only improve in future generations of product. The future of DTV is indeed bright.""About The CEAThe Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is a sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA), the 76-year-old Arlington, Virginia-based trade organization representing all facets of electronics manufacturing and connecting the industries that define the digital age. CEA represents more than 600 U.S. companies involved in the development, manufacturing and distribution of audio, video, mobile electronics, communications, information technology, multimedia and accessory products that are sold through consumer channels. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Your Source for Workstyle and Lifestyle TechnologySM. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.

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