# Advanced Television Systems
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 1998-04-01 · Effective 1998-05-01 · 63 FR 15774
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-8458
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 63 FR 15774
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 73
- **Publication date:** 1998-04-01
- **Effective date:** 1998-05-01
- **FCC docket:** MM Docket No. 87-268
## Abstract

This Memorandum Opinion and Order on Reconsideration of the Fifth Report and Order (``MO&O'') reaffirms & clarifies the Commission's rules to implement digital television. The intended effect of this action is to provide a host of new and beneficial services to the American public, while preserving and improving free universal television service that serves the public.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/04/01/98-8458/advanced-television-systems)
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