Digital TV multicasting = More local channels for free
April 15th, 2006Making the move to digital TV can give viewers access to additional local TV channels. Multicasting is the technology that allows a single station to provide as many as six separate programming streams simultaneously, free and over the air.
Multicasts are one of the truly great things about digital TV. For an intro to multicasting, see these selections from our beefed-up FAQ section:
• What is multicasting?
• Are HDTV and multicasting competing technologies?
• What kinds of programming are offered on multicast channels?
• Will my cable company carry the new local multicast channels?
• Will my satellite provider carry the new local multicast channels?
Earlier:
• If digital TV multicasts win cable slots, will HDTV wither?
• Public TV’s first national multicast channel
• Christian groups call for multicast must-carry requirement
• Congress considers cable carriage of multicasts
• Broadcasters agree to provide kids’ shows on multicast channels