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Digital TV converter box coupons
As you probably know, the US television broadcasting system will switch from analog to digital transmission on February 17th. If you have cable TV service, then you don’t need to do anything, as the cable company will take care of it. If you’re still using an antenna 1) kudos to you (for not paying for cable service) but 2) you’re going to need a converter box to convert the incoming digital signal to one your analog TV can interpret. You can buy a converter at Best Buy or other electronics store.
To ease the transition, the US Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is offering coupons to help defray the cost. Each household may request up to two coupons, and each is worth a $40 refund on the purchase of a converter box. However, the funds Congress allocated for the program are running out. The NTIA is requesting additional funds from Congress. In the meantime, the NTIA is limiting the number of coupons they are mailing out.
So if you think you’ll need a converter box, send in for your coupon(s) now.
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