Even though cable and satellite subscribers won't be affected by the 2009 cutoff, use this checklist to ensure you have the best possible picture and HD programming.

	Contact your cable or satellite provider to get digital equipment and service
	Upgrade your TV(s) to an HDTV or HD-ready set, which is capable of displaying HDTV but requires an external tuner or source to decode digital signals
	Upgrade your cable/satellite service to an HD package to receive HD programming
	Upgrade your TV(s) to a Digital Cable Ready (DCR) set that can receive digital cable and HDTV without a set-top tuner box