DTV Coupon Program: Details on How to Apply
Important: Consumers have from January 1, 2008 until July 31, 2009 to apply or until supplies last.
Converter Coupon Program Details and How to Sign Up
Allows all U.S. households to obtain up to two coupons, each worth $40, that can be applied toward the cost of eligible converters. When applying, be sure to list your home address as detailed as possible to prevent any return to sender errors during delivery.
To Apply for a Coupon:
Apply Online: Government’s Converter Applications Page. The whole process takes less than 2 minutes.
Apply by Mail: Mail an application to: PO BOX 2000, Portland, OR 97208-2000.
To Fax a Coupon: The Fax number for sending an application to the Government is 1-877-DTV-4ME2 (1-877-388-4632)
Deaf or hard of hearing callers may dial 1-877-530-2634 (English/TTY) or 1-866-495-1161 (Spanish/TTY). TTY Service is available from 9 AM – 9 PM EST, Monday through Friday.
Where is My Converter Coupon?
To check your application or coupon status, go to Page No Longer Available. Be sure to have your reference or coupon number to check your status.
About the TV Converter Box Coupon Program
In 1996, after years of studies by government/television industry committees, U.S. Congress deemed Digital Television as an acceptable upgrade to the 50-year-old analog television broadcasting technology.
At that time, Congress authorized the distribution of an additional broadcast channel (for digital broadcasting) to each broadcast TV station which would allow for broadcasting in both analog and digital channels simultaneously.
It wasn’t until The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (Approved by Congress and President Bush) which allocated allocated $1.5 billion to the TV Converter Box Coupon Program, that a final date of February 17, 2009, was set for all TV broadcasters to make a complete transition to digital signals and switch off their analog broadcasts.
Expired Coupon?
Congress has passed legislation allowing you to reapply before the coupon program shut off date: Click here for details
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