Details about DTV converter boxes
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Converter Box Details
If you want to continue watching free, over-the-air television signals on your current analog TV after
A DTV converter box is an easy-to-install electronic device that hooks up to your analog television set and your over-the-air antenna. The box converts digital television signals into analog, making it viewable on your analog TV.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will issue up to two converter box coupons valued at $40 each to households to help make the converter boxes more affordable.
When can I get a DTV converter box?
DTV converter boxes that transform digital television signals to analog have been available for purchase at electronics stores since early 2008. These converter boxes will allow consumers to maintain their free, over-the-air television service even on older analog TVs. The $40 coupons will help make the purchase of a box easier.
Where can I purchase a DTV converter box?
DTV converter boxes that make digital broadcast signals viewable on older, analog TVs are available for purchase at electronics retailers. Each box costs between $50 and $70. Households will also be able to request up to two $40 coupons from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) that can be used toward the purchase of converter boxes.
When can I get a coupon for a DTV converter box?
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will issue coupons for DTV converter boxes in early 2008. Households can apply for up to two coupons, which must be redeemed within three months of receipt. The coupons cannot be combined to purchase a single converter box, nor can they be used toward the purchase of other products.
How do I sign up to receive the coupon?
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For more information about the converter box coupon program, call 1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009) or visit http://www.ntia.doc.gov/dtvcoupon.
