Pricing is key factor that is not being discussed in this issue. Vouchers for converter boxes gets all the headlines, but that is a small issue compared with monthly fees. Thank you for mentioning the problem, (I'm not sure whether cable systems will be allowed to charge for offering the analog version of the digital signal.) It is very hard to get a straight answer from cable companies or the FCC on the following: 1. how much will current non-cable customers have to pay for monthly analog converted television? 2. how much will current analog cable customers have to pay monthly after the digital conversion? Will we be forced to pay the higher monthly digital cable price? That would probably be an extra $200+/year at the current rates.