FACT: American consumers are paying up to 3000% MORE in digital TV royalties than people in Europe & Japan (those in Brazil pay $0).
REASON: CORPORATE GREED of overseas TV manufacturers.
With the U.S. transition to digital TV set to take place on June 12, 2009, overseas TV manufacturers are fleecing the American people for MORE THAN $1 BILLION in overcharges. We can't afford to stay silent. Join us and take action - contact the FCC and STOP these companies from filling their pockets with your hard earned cash.
In this economy, every dollar counts. Seriously, look at how much money has already been squeezed out of the American people!
If you feel cheated after seeing these numbers, you're not alone. The HDTV Shakedown is standing up for your rights (and your wallets), but we need your help. Fill out the form to the right, and spread the word to your friends, family and co-workers. But please hurry, the deadline to submit consumer feedback to the FCC is 5/27/09.
Companies who oppose the FCC's involvement (want things to stay how they are) include:
One of the cool things about being an American is the ability to voice your concerns directly to the government. Tell the FCC how you feel about the HDTV price gouging—we've made it really easy. Submit the form below and a letter will be sent on your behalf. Then bask in the glory of having participated in American democracy! But hurry, the deadline to submit is 5/27/09.
Dear Commissioners,
Please stand up for consumers and stop blatant patent abuses from foreign companies that increase the price of digital TVs in the United States.
While Americans are willing to pay a fair price for digital televisions, we are not willing to be victim to uncontrolled price gouging. With the conversion to digital television slated for June 12, 2009, consumers will be overcharged up to $1 billion and perhaps more by parties controlling rights to use the ATSC digital television standard adopted by the FCC in 1996. You can stop this! Please hold these patent holders to their "fair and reasonable" licensing obligation.
Sincerely,
Note: You are filing a comment on FCC MB Docket No. 09-23. Information filed on this form will be publicly available, as FCC comments are considered a matter of public record
