On June 12, 2009, TV stations will cease broadcasting in analog and switch to all-digital signals. Analog TV sets not connected to cable, satellite, or other pay-TV service (in other words, TVs that use an antenna or rabbit ears for over-the-air TV) will need a digital converter box after June 12. Analog-only TVs connected to Grande Communications cable television service will continue to work after the transition and will not need a converter box. Analog-only TVs also will continue to work as before to receive low-power, Class A or translator TV stations and with gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players and similar products. The federal government is offering discount coupons for viewers who need to purchase converter boxes for analog TV sets. More information on the DTV transition is available at www.DTV.gov or by contacting Grande Communications at 866-2GRANDE. For discount coupons, visit www.dtv2009.gov or call 1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009).

Also see our FAQ for more details.

Digital Transition (DTV) for Grande Basic and Expanded Cable customers?

Don’t worry. You will not be affected. We will convert these digital broadcast signals to analog signals so that you can continue to enjoy Grande’s great programming on your existing analog television sets. Click here to learn more.

Digital Transition (DTV) for those with “rabbit ears” or antennas?

If you receive broadcast programming from an antenna or “rabbit ears”, you will not be able to receive these channels unless your TV is “digital ready”. To determine if your TV is digital ready, consult your user manual. In order to continue receiving this programming if your TV is not already digital ready, you will need to either:

  • Buy a digital TV
  • Buy a digital to analog converter box
  • Sign up for cable service with Grande Communications

Aren’t a cable customer? Click here to learn more.

Digital Transition (DTV) for satellite customers?

If you are a satellite customer, any TVs that you have connected to the satellite receiver will continue to receive the broadcast programming after the Digital Transition.

Are you a current satellite customer? Click here for more information.

DTV and Grande Customers

There has been a lot of buzz recently about the Digital TV Transition (DTV). DTV is the federal requirement that all full-power television stations stop broadcasting in analog and switch to broadcasting in digital at midnight, June 12, 2009.


Are you ready for the Digital Transition (DTV)?

Absolutely! As a Grande cable customer, you have nothing to worry about as long as all of your TVs are connected to our state of the art network. You will continue to receive your favorite broadcast channels and shows after the DTV on June 12, 2009 without lifting a finger.

Don’t forget the TV in the garage or the kid’s bedroom!

Make sure that every TV in your home (and garage) is hooked up to Grande cable. You only need one Grande cable subscription to have every TV in the house connected. Any TV that is hooked up to “rabbit ears” or an antenna will not be able to view the broadcast channels after DTV. Call 877-6GRANDE or click here to get Grande cable!

Do I need Digital Cable?

At Grande Communications, Digital Cable is NOT required for the DTV. With all of the great programming and features on Digital Cable, now may be the best time to upgrade. With Digital Cable, you will receive:

  • Grande Interactive TV *
  • Interactive program guide that’s easy to use
  • Parental Controls
  • Commercial-free digital music
  • Many more channels of great programming

*Not available in Dallas

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DTV and Antenna Users

There has been a lot of buzz recently about the Digital TV Transition (DTV). DTV is the federal requirement that all full-power television stations stop broadcasting in analog and switch to broadcasting in digital at midnight, June 12, 2009. What does this mean to you? If your analog TVs are connected to either a satellite or cable provider, you will continue to receive your programming after the DTV. But if you receive your broadcast signals through either “rabbit ears” or an antenna, you will no longer receive any programming after the DTV unless you recently purchased your TV and it is “digital ready”.

How do I keep watching TV?

In order to continue watching your favorite shows on broadcast TV, you have 3 options:

1. Sign up for service from Grande Communications.

With cable TV service from Grande, your existing analog TVs will not be affected by the DTV. You will be able to continue to view your favorite shows just like you do now. Call 877-6GRANDE or click here to sign up today.

2. Buy a new TV

If your current TV is more than 10 years old, it probably doesn’t have a digital tuner. But to be sure, check your owner’s manual. If your current TV doesn’t have a digital tuner, you can purchase a TV that does.

3. Purchase a digital-to-analog converter

You can keep your current analog TV and still receive the local broadcast networks if you purchase a digital-to-analog converter box. These boxes can be purchased from major electronics retailers like Circuit City and Best Buy. By purchasing this box, you will be able to continue to enjoy your favorite broadcast network shows and channels. You will need a digital-to-analog converter box for each analog TV that you own.

To help to offset the cost of these digital-to-analog converter boxes, the U.S. government will provide up to two coupons per U.S. household to be used towards the purchase of digital-to-analog converter boxes. These coupons are each worth $40.00. Although the cost of the digital-to-analog converter boxes has not yet been finalized, they are expected to cost between $55 and $75 each.

To order your digital-to-analog converter box coupons, visit www.dtv2009.gov or call 1-888-388-2009.

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DTV and Satellite Users

What is the Digital Transition (DTV)?

There has been a lot of buzz recently about the Digital TV Transition (DTV). DTV is the federal requirement that all full-power television stations stop broadcasting in analog and switch to broadcasting in digital at midnight, June 12, 2009.

Are you DTV ready?

As a satellite user, all TVs that you have connected to your satellite service will continue to receive the broadcast channels that you currently receive, even after the DTV.

Don’t forget the TV in the garage or the guest bedroom!

If you have an older (analog) TV in the garage or guest bedroom that is receiving broadcast network programming through “rabbit ears” or an antenna, you may want to get them connected to your current satellite provider or Grande Communications. Call us at 877-6GRANDE or click here to get cable service through our state of the art fiber-optic network.

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