Can You Utilize Digital TV Without Cable Hookup?
Viewers can now watch digital television without the need for a cable hookup. Digital TV is broadcast over the air, so digital channels that are broadcast this way are free. A TV capable of receiving digital signals and digital antenna, however, are required.
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Is a Special TV Required to View Digital TV?
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No. Analog television sets can be used to view digital television signals; however, a digital-to-analog converter box is required. A standard-definition (SD) television can also be used, as well as high-definition (HD) television sets, to view digital television.
What Channels Can Be Viewed through Digital TV?
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The number of digital TV broadcasts are continuously growing, but most major networks broadcast their channels--such as Fox, NBC, ABC, PBS and CBS--digitally. By purchasing digital cable or satellite programming, viewers can access more standard-definition and high-definition digital content through channel providers.
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How Much Does Digital TV Cost?
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While over-the-air digital television broadcasts are free, choosing to view other channels digitally may cost more according to the service provider, such as Comcast or DirecTV.
Digital TV and a Computer
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Digital TV can also be viewed on a computer with the proper equipment, which includes a digital TV tuner and computer capable of handling the minimum system requirements. These requirements may vary with the manufacturer of the digital TV tuner.
Digital TV on Your Phone
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Networks will also be broadcasting a digital TV signal to mobile phones, so that viewers can watch digital television programming on their iPhone or other digital-TV-supported device.
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