Here is a question I wanted to answer before people started asking. How does the federal "Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program" work?
From the U.S. Department of Commerce:
How can the public obtain a $40 coupon toward purchasing an eligible converter?
All households in the United States and its territories are eligible to request coupons on a first-come-first-served basis. A maximum of two, $40 coupons per household will be allowed to help offset the cost of a converter, which is expected to cost between $50 and $70 when it hits the market in 2008.
Consumers may call 1-888-388-2009 (1-888-DTV-2009) between January 1, 2008 and March 31, 2009, or go to http://www.dtv2009.gov/ to request coupons. Coupons will expire after 90 days.
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/dtvcoupon/DTVarticle1.html
So, if you have cable or satellite TV, you are fine until they change to all digital broadcast. If you have a TV that uses an antenna to get a TV signal, request a coupon. Remember the coupon will expire in 90 days.
I haven't seen any converter box retailer information yet. The link below will help you locate a converter box retailer near you and apply for the coupon.
Coupon website:
http://www.dtv2009.gov/
If you have a question you would like answered, ask it in a comment!
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