The DTV Coupon Program
January 9, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under coupons, entertainment
On February 17, 2009 all television stations in the US will stop broadcasting in analog and will switch to digital broadcasting.
What does this mean for you?
If you’re like me and you’re cutting costs by using an antenna, then you’ll need to do something so that you’re not stuck without channels. You can purchase a tv with a digital tuner, connect to a paid service such as cable or satellite, or you can purchase a TV converter box.
The TV converter box costs about $50, but the government is issuing $40 coupons to help with this purchase. You can get up to 2 coupons per home. There is a problem though . . . the coupon fund has reached its budget limits. They are issuing new coupons as the unused ones expire. You can still apply for a coupon and possibly receive one. The coupons are issue on a first come first served basis, so the sooner you apply the better your chances.
To get the $40 TV converter coupon, go to dtv2009.gov or call 1-888-DTV-2009.
Oh, wow – I’m glad I got mine when I did. I filled out the form on the website three different times, the first two, it didn’t process. But finally I decided to try it again.
We got both our boxes last week and I was THRILLED that we got Qubo down in the family room. I keep saying it’s almost like having cable because of the clear pictures and having more than, oh, three channels to surf.
Hi Butrfly Garden. I’ve missed seeing you around here.
I didn’t know about the coupon, so I didn’t apply until yesterday. I hope I get a coupon in the mail. I don’t want to pay $50 for the box. We get about 8 channels that come in fairly well. I miss having cable, but I certainly don’t miss the payment.