WEBWIRE – Thursday, July 24, 2008 The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® announced today it will provide more than 100 free digital television converter boxes to residents living in long-term care facilities in Wilmington, North Carolina, and the surrounding counties. The converter boxes will be provided to residents who do not subscribe to pay-TV service, ensuring they can continue to watch their favorite programs free over-the-air. Wilmington’s full-power commercial television stations will commence all-digital broadcasting on September 8, 2008, five months ahead of the nationwide digital conversion on February 17, 2009. “Wilmington is leading the nation in ushering in the era of digital broadcasting, and this initiative by CEA members means long-term care residents in Wilmington can continue to enjoy their favorite...
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