DTV News: 850,000 Ask Government For TV-Converter Coupons

 Source: Washingtonpost (Internet)

The Washington post reports that 850,000 people requested $40 coupons for converter boxes in the first few months since the program was started.

The report also notes that Walmart and Best Buy and more than 100 other retailers will accept the coupons for converter boxes, which will cost $60 to $70 for the lower cost models.


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