Free Digital TV Converter Box Coupons

Electrical and Lighting, Quick Picks by Ben Erickson

At midnight on February 17, 2009, analog television signals will stop broadcasting over the airwaves in the U.S. and digital signals take their place. While this won’t affect TV sets with digital tuners, or those on cable or satellite, a converter box will be necessary for older sets that use an antenna. To help homeowners with the change, the federal government is giving away $40 coupons for the purchase of a converter box. To apply, go to TV Converter Box Coupon Program.

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2 Responses to “Free Digital TV Converter Box Coupons”

  1. Armando Says:
    August 23rd, 2008 at 8:37 am

    Question:

    I subscribe to cable. Only one of the TVs in the house is connected to a cable box. I currently do not subscribe to digital service. The other TVs are directly connected to the cable without any boxes. Given this scenario, will I need to get any DTV boxes?

  2. Official Comment:

    Ben Erickson Says:
    August 25th, 2008 at 12:59 pm

    Armando,
    If your reception is coming through cable, you should not need a converter box regardless of whether you subscribe to their digital service or not.

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