The Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005 requires TV stations to stop broadcasting in analog and to broadcast only in digital after February 17, 2009. The digital transition will provide a better viewing experience for consumers and help emergency responders protect your community.
The Act created the TV Converter Box Coupon Program for households wishing to use their analog TVs after the transition. The Federal government is offering US households up to two $40 coupons to help pay for the cost of a certified converter box. TVs connected to cable, satellite, or other pay services do not need a converter box to receive programs after February 17, 2009.
For each analog TV you own, you need to decide before February 17, 2009 how you would like to get programming after the change to digital.
1. Buy a converter box that will plug into your current TV,
2. Buy a TV with a digital tuner,
3. Connect the analog TV to cable, satellite or other pay service.
How do you get a coupon?
Apply online or by phone. You may also mail in or fax a Coupon Application. You may request one coupon now and one later, but no more than two coupons per household are allowed. Coupon supplies are limited. Coupons expire 90 days after they are mailed.
Requests must be received by March 31, 2009. Contact information is listed below.
By Phone: 1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009)
1-877-530-2634 TTY - English
1-866-495-1161 TTY - Spanish
By Mail: PO Box 2000
Portland, OR 97208
Faxing to: 1-877-DTV-4ME2
Hard copy of coupon available at the website listed below.