Do you think that the demise of analogue tv is bad for subtitling provision?

Question

A lot of digital stations aren't subtitled.

Answer 1

That has surprised me.

I thought you would get more programmes with subtitles with digital television.

Answer 2

Digital programming is closed captioned if you are in the United States. Here are the FCC rules on Closed Captioning

"New" Programming --As of January 1, 2006, all “new” English language programming, defined as analog programming first published or exhibited on or after January 1, 1998, and digital programming first aired on or after July 1, 2002, must be captioned, with some exceptions. (See Source for the two exceptions)

"Pre-Rule" Programming

Analog programming first shown before January 1, 1998, and digital programming first shown before July 1, 2002, are called “Pre-Rule Programming.” Pre-Rule Programming that is not exempt from the closed captioning rules must be captioned as follows:

    *      January 1, 2003, to December 31, 2007: 30 percent of programming per channel per quarter.

    *      January 1, 2008, and thereafter: 75 percent of programming per channel per quarter.

Answer 3

Most of mine are, and it's a better, quicker service.

Answer 4

Aren't they?  Are you sure?  They can be through my digi box.