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January 30, 2008 Katie Yocum (202) 418-2300
COMMISSIONER JONATHAN S. ADELSTEIN REACTS TO SURVEYS ON 
CONSUMER DTV AWARENESS
Washington, DC – In response to the recent surveys released on consumer DTV awareness, 
Commissioner Adelstein released the following statement:
“The good news is that surveys from Consumers Union and the broadcast industry show 
that more Americans are becoming aware of the DTV transition.  The bad news is there is 
still a lot of confusion that could turn into widespread panic if the government doesn't 
take a more proactive role.  
The FCC needs to present a comprehensive strategy -- a DTV State of the Union -- about 
how it plans to provide better guidance to the American people.  We need to coordinate 
and work closer with the broadcast, cable, satellite and consumer electronic industries to 
ensure that no household is left confused by the DTV transition.  The word is getting out, 
but we need a more coherent message to align the mixed signals people are getting.”