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Multicasting

Digital TV multicasting = More local channels for free

Saturday, April 15th, 2006

Making 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

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Wednesday, November 30th, 2005

Public TV’s first national multicast channel launches in January

Thursday, November 10th, 2005

House panel: Earlier digital TV deadline, smaller subsidies for converter boxes

Thursday, October 27th, 2005

Well-connected Republican to head broadcast lobby

Thursday, October 20th, 2005

Digital TV and the public interest

Tuesday, October 18th, 2005

Public TV signs cable carriage agreement for multicast channels

Friday, October 14th, 2005

Bizarre: Christian groups call for digital TV multicast carriage requirement

Thursday, October 13th, 2005

CBS to launch multicast digital TV feed within a year

Friday, October 7th, 2005

Latest twist in digital TV battle has broadcasters angry

Friday, October 7th, 2005

Digital TV legislation expected in mid-October

Thursday, September 29th, 2005

Children’s advocates, TV networks at odds over programming rule

Wednesday, September 28th, 2005