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The Digital TV Converter Box Coupon Program, which provides $40 off coupons for the purchase of a digital television converter box, is still accepting new coupon applications and appeals from those who have had coupons expire, or were otherwise refused coupons. There’s still time to take advantage of the coupon program, but you must apply … Read more
If you have one or more converter box coupons that you did not redeem and they expired, then we have some good news for you. The NTIA’s TV Converter Box Coupon Program is now accepting applications from consumers whose coupons expired without being redeemed. You must request your replacement coupons, as they will not be … Read more
Basic Instructions on Setting Up Your Digital-to-Analog Converter Box This Fact Sheet from the FCC describes the installation of a digital-to-analog converter box with your current antenna and analog TV. This guide will help you prepare so that when you purchase a converter box you will know what to expect and whether you may need … Read more
The U.S. House Commerce Committee and it’s telecommunications and Internet panel is asking the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to explain why they did not plan and budget for replacing consumer’s expired DTV converter box coupons. The committee lead by Democratic Reps. John D. Dingell (Mich.), chairman of the House Commerce Committee, and Edward … Read more
Consumers should watch out for scams when they are switching over to DTV, as the article below points out. Chicago, Il –(ENEWSPF)– BBB is alerting consumers to beware of a misleading advertising campaign by an Ohio-based company called Universal TechTronics. Ads are running across the U.S. promising free television channels, services and digital TV converter … Read more