Television Digital Converter Box Coupon
Posted in Coloured Television on 01/27/2010 02:09 am by admin
Countdown to digital television continues
Has the digital TV transition? The deadline for national conversion has changed and is now in force on June 12, 2009. If you have an analog TV, you still have time to make the transition.
The transition to DTV and Public Safety Act of 2005 stated that the federal government requires that television stations make the transition from broadcasting analogue to digital on February 17, 2009. The deadline has now been amended and made effective on June 12, 2009. The law also authorized the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to create a TV Converter Box Coupon Program.
Consumers who receive TV channels for free through antenna are eligible to receive two $ 40 coupons to be used to reduce the purchase of certified converter boxes. A converter box is necessary to transition from analogue to digital TV from June 12. The drive to translate the digital signals. Viewers who have their TV connected to cable, satellite or pay television services will not provide change.
It is important that all Americans have a television presenter access to local news reports and emergency information. Start now to make the transition to be ready when the deadline is June 12. By acquiring and connect your converter box now, you can begin to experience the benefits of digital television programs with more options and better reception.
Consumers can have any of the following to be prepared:
- Connect the converter box $ 50 – $ 80 at electronics stores for each analog TV you have. You can buy with or without coupons.
- Replace their analog TVs with new digital models. Most TVs bought since March of 2007 does not need a converter.
- Connect the analog TV antenna payment services such as cable, satellite.
For More information: www.ntia.doc.gov
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WPT Digital TV Tips — Converter Box Coupon Program