"Free" over the air delivered television signals to be upgraded over next 2-3 years

[PineBarrens Advocate]

Your current television will need a converter to accept the new transmission starting 2018 to 2020. HDR, and 4k will be transmitted as well. Some pay as you go features eventually available.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/techn...t-better/ar-BBBjygI?li=AA4Zoy&ocid=spartandhp

 

[46er]

Very little is 'free' these days. IMO, if your going to need a new TV, it may be more practical to go the I'Net TV route. Hardware is $25-50, the rest is up to the individual.

 

[PineBarrens Advocate]

Very little is 'free' these days. IMO, if your going to need a new TV, it may be more practical to go the I'Net TV route. Hardware is $25-50, the rest is up to the individual.

This is an encouraging new additional service (IP based, HDR and 4k stream) especially for those folks who live in remote areas where Comcast/Verizon etc are not available or for those who do not wish to pay for a cable bill. Does not appear to require a new TV rather a converter $25-50, to process the new signal. I can also see folks who boat inshore but still like to watch television when moored