United States Senate Special Committee on Aging
Issues

Digital Television Transition

How Does the Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program Work?

The US Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is charged with implementing the program, which was created to help subsidize the cost of a set-top converter box.  Currently all U.S. households may request up to two $40 coupons from NTIA to be applied toward the purchase of a coupon-eligible converter box. Only one coupon may be redeemed per converter box and all coupons must be used within three months of receipt.  Between January 1, 2008 and March 31, 2009, households can request coupons while supplies last in one of four ways:

  • Apply online at: www.dtv2009.gov.
  • Call  the  Coupon  Program  24-hour  hotline:  1-888-DTV-2009  (1-888-388-2009),  TTY  1-877-530-2634
  • Mail  a  coupon  application  to:    PO  BOX  2000,  Portland,  OR  97208-2000
  • Fax  a  coupon  application  to  1-877-DTV-4ME2  (1-877-388-4632)

    NTIA will provide consumers a list of eligible converters and participating retailers when coupons are mailed.

     

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