NEWS Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D. C. 20554 This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974). News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: November 17, 2008 Mary Diamond, 202-418-2388 mary.diamond@fcc.gov FCC LAUNCHES WEB SITE DEDICATED TO HAWAII’s EARLY TRANSITION TO DIGITAL ON JANUARY 15 www.dtv.gov/Hawaii will help Hawaiians prepare for switch Washington, DC – Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) launched a Web site dedicated to Hawaii’s early transition to digital television, which will occur on January 15, 2009 at 12pm. The web site, www.dtv.gov/Hawaii, will help Hawaiians as they make the move to digital more than a month before the rest of the country. The national transition to digital television will take place on February 17, 2009. “This Web site is designed to give Hawaiians easy access to the knowledge they need for the first statewide shift to digital broadcasting in the nation,” said FCC Chairman Kevin Martin. “We’ve included information for consumers about events in their area, how to contact local FCC staff members for help, and answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the transition.” The Commission continues to coordinate and partner with Congress, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, local officials, community groups, broadcasters, cable and satellite companies, manufacturers, and retailers to accelerate and broaden consumer education outreach efforts throughout the nation. -FCC- News about the Federal Communications Commission can also be found on the Commission’s web site www.fcc.gov.