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Updated: 12:34 PM Jan 6, 2009
Feds Start Wait List for DTV Converter Box Coupons
The Commerce Department says there's a waiting list for anyone applying for federal coupons to pay for converter boxes ahead of the transition to digital television broadcasts. Those on the list may not get their voucher in time for next month's switchover.
Posted: 9:56 AM Jan 6, 2009Reporter: Associated Press |
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Commerce Department says there's a waiting list for anyone applying for federal coupons to pay for converter boxes ahead of the transition to digital television broadcasts.
Those on the list may not get their voucher in time for next month's switchover.
Click here to apply for a digital converter box coupon.
More information on the DTV transition.
The waiting list started forming Sunday after the $1.34 billion funding limit set by Congress was met. The list already has 103,000 requests for coupons.
The agency will send out coupons to those on the list only as unredeemed coupons currently in circulation expire. Meanwhile some lawmakers say more money needs to be freed up to help consumers make the transition.
Those with cable or satellite TV or anyone who buys a television set with a digital tuner has nothing to worry about.
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1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322)
TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322)
Fax: 1-866-418-0232
E-mail: dtvinfo@fcc.gov
Mail:
Federal Communications Commission
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau
Consumer Inquiries and Complaints Division
445 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20554
