DTV TV Converter Box Coupon Program
Claim (2) FREE $40 COUPONS FOR DTV CONVERTER BOX
TV DVT Converter Box Coupon Program for U.S. households, claim 2 coupons worth $40 each towards purchase of converter boxes. |
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Congress created the TV Converter Box Coupon Program for households wishing to keep using their analog TV sets after February 17, 2009. The Program allows U.S. households to obtain up to two coupons, each worth $40, that can be applied toward the cost of eligible converter boxes. |
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Department of Commerce began the TV Converter Box Coupon Program on January 1 that provides $40 coupons toward the purchase of digital converter boxes to those with analog television sets. |
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Digital
Digital broadcasting allows for High Definition broadcasts, but High Definition is not required, and you do not need to buy a HDTV to watch digital TV. Digital television sets are “backward compatible,” meaning existing analog equipment (VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, video games, etc.
Converter
Converter boxes typically cost about $50-$70 at typical retailers such as Best Buy, so after receiving your coupon, you'll maintain your signal for only about $10-$30.
Analog
Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products.
Television
Televisions hooked up to cable, satellite or other pay services do not need a converter from the TV Converter Box Coupon Program.
Coupon
Coupons Requested How many coupons do you want. Coupons are worth $40 each, to be used toward the purchase of up to two, digital-to-analog converter boxes. Coupons are planned to be distributed to consumers beginning February 17, 2008, when retailers are expected to accept coupons and have certified converters on shelves. Coupons expire 90 days after they are mailed, and only one coupon can be used to purchase each coupon-eligible converter box.
DTV
DTV Benefits for the Public (from FCC Consumer Facts): Provides clear pictures, quality sound and more programming and channels. It is important to understand that the DTV transition is a transition from analog broadcasting to digital broadcasting.
Coupons Requested
Coupons are worth $40 each, to be used toward the purchase of up to two, digital-to-analog converter boxes. Coupons are planned to be distributed to consumers beginning February 17, 2008, when retailers are expected to accept coupons and have certified converters on shelves. Coupons expire 90 days after they are mailed, and only one coupon can be used to purchase each coupon-eligible converter box.
For more details on the federal regulations, including the budget information, please see the TV Converter Box Coupon Program Rules. See TV Converter Box Coupon Program Status Update with the number of applications and coupons requested to date.
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