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I've been hearing about this for a year or two and have seen commercials for over a year. How can people not be ready? My mother asked me months ago if I could go online and find where to look for a converter box for my elderly aunt. I found a site that sends out coupons. I had it mailed to my mother and she already bought the box for her sister. How many more years of announcing this to the public do they want?





they have a few sites-

http://www.dtv.gov/

https://www.dtv2009.gov/

funny-

https://www.dtv2009.gov/WaitingList.aspx

The TV Converter Box Coupon Program has reached its funding ceiling. However, coupon requests from eligible households will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis as funds become available from expiring coupons. You will not receive coupons until funds becomes available. If you would like to apply for a coupon today and are eligible, you will be placed on a waiting list.

If you choose to apply for your coupons today and are eligible, you will receive a reference number. You can use this reference number to return to this website periodically and check the status of your request. The website will be updated if funding becomes available, and the mailing date for your coupons will be updated at that time.

Consumers who have an analog TV and rely on a rooftop antenna or rabbit ears to receive their programs are encouraged to take action to ensure at least one TV in their home is prepared for the digital television transition. You may:

Purchase a TV converter box without a coupon;
Buy a TV with a digital tuner, or;
Subscribe to cable, satellite or another pay service.
For more information on alternative options please view our 2009 Consumer Guide Fact Sheet.