'(TWICE) _ WASHINGTON "The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) said last Tuesday it will begin mailing out digital TV converter box coupons to consumers who have applied for them, beginning on Feb. 17, 2008.
The administration will begin accepting applications for the coupons on Jan. 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009. Consumers can apply for coupons by calling 1-888-DTV-2009, or by registering online at www.dtv2009.gov .
Coupons will be mailed to U.S. households that have applied for them beginning on Feb. 17, 2008.