The CRTC has extended the deadline to January 24 for filing interventions or comments on the applications of HDTV Networks Inc. and Yes TV Inc. to operate over-the-air, high-definition television services. The extension from the original filing deadline of January 17 was granted following a request by the Canadian Association of Broadcasters. The hearing into the applications is still scheduled for February 11. Canadian Communications Reports spoke with a pair of analysts about the HDTV Networks application prior to the holidays.

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