TV CONVERTER BOX COUPON PROGRAM

The following is summarized from the TV Converter Box Coupon Program website: https://www.dtv2009.gov/

After midnight on February 17, 2009, U.S. television stations will end analog broadcasts and will convert to 100% digital broadcasting. This means that consumers with older televisions that use an antenna will no longer be able to receive programming after February 17.

Congress created the converter box program for households that still want to keep their analog televisions in 2009. The program provides up to two coupons worth $40 apiece to apply toward the cost of a digital converter box.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A COUPON

People who own televisions that require an antenna to receive TV program broadcasts are eligible to receive up to two coupons for a converter box.

WHO DOES NOT NEED A COUPON

People who own televisions that are equipped to receive digital broadcasts do not need to purchase a converter box. Also, televisions that are connected to a cable, satellite or other pay services are not required to have a box.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A COUPON

Coupon requests can be placed between January 1, 2008 and March 31, 2009. Application forms are available online at https://www.dtv2009.gov/docs/Coupon_Program_App_en.pdf or by calling a 24-hour phone line: (888) DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009). Applications are mailed to P.O. Box 2000, Portland, OR 97208-2000.

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SOURCE: TV Converter Box Coupon Program website
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