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Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program

8 Things That You Need to Know About the FCC's Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program.
  1. The Coupon Program will receive coupon requests beginning January 1, 2008.
  2. Consumers will be able to apply for their coupons through a Web site, via a toll-free number, or by mail.
  3. Households will be able to apply for a maximum of two (2) coupons, each worth $40. Coupons will be mailed to eligible households and will expire after 90 days of issuance.
  4. Coupons will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis to all U.S. households until $890 million has been expended.
  5. If these initial funds are exhausted, an additional $450 million will be made available to households that receive only over-the-air television service.
  6. Consumers may call toll free 1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009) in English and Spanish for updates.
  7. The hearing impaired may call the TTY number 1-877-530-2634 for information in English, and for information in Spanish, consumers can call TTY number 1-866-495-1161 for updates.
  8. Click here for more Coupon Program details, Frequently Asked Questions and program brochure are online.
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For More Information
For more information on ensuring you have the equipment needed for the digital transition, please visit the following sites:

FCC: DTV is Coming

DTV Answers

FCC: Digital Television

NTIA: Digital TV Transition and Public Safety

HDTV Primer