News: DirecTV HD, new TVs, DTV & public interest
June 14th, 2007DirecTV’s expanded HBO HD channels debut in September.
New entry-level Bravia LCD TV line from Sony this summer; Philips expands 1080p flat-panel line, including 120Hz-refresh-rate technology.
New White House insider Ed Gillespie: Background includes lobbying for Qualcomm on DTV transition.
Civic groups urge FCC to adopt public-interest mandates for digital TV.
Democrat Dingell raps FCC for not naming a broadcaster to its DTV transition Consumer Advisory Committee.
GOP Senators back cable companies in auction of analog TV spectrum; but public-interest groups have a better plan.
Network neutrality: Last day to send comments to FCC is tomorrow.