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DIGITAL TELEVISION TRANSITION [1 record]

Record 1 2015-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radio Broadcasting
  • Television (Radioelectricity)
  • Television Arts
DEF

The process by which analog television broadcasting is converted to and replaced by digital television.

OBS

In an effort to give Canadians better television choices, the CRTC has set a deadline for the full transition from analog to over-the-air digital TV signals. [Since] August 31, 2011, virtually all over-the-air broadcasting in Canada [is] digital.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radiodiffusion
  • Télévision (Radioélectricité)
  • Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
DEF

Processus où la télédiffusion analogique est convertie, et donc remplacée par, le mode de diffusion numérique.

OBS

Afin de permettre aux Canadiens d’avoir un plus grand choix en matière de télévision, le CRTC a fixé une date limite pour la transition complète des signaux analogiques aux signaux de télévision numériques en direct. Presque toute la radiodiffusion en direct au Canada se [fait] en mode numérique [depuis] le 31 août 2011.

Spanish

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