How can I prepare for the DTV transition?

Preparing for the DTV transition is easy and requires one of three steps by February 17, 2009:

1. Purchase a new television set with a built in digital tuner.

2.Purchase a digital-to-analog converter box that plugs into an existing television. The boxes, which are expected to cost between $50 - 70 will be available for purchase in 2008*.

*Beginning on January 1, 2008, U.S. households can request up to two coupons valued at $40 each. Each coupon can go toward the purchase of a single set-top converter box that will allow you to continue watching free "over-the-air" television on an analog set.

3. Subscribe to a cable, satellite or telecommunications service provider if all desired local broadcast stations are carried by that service.

Any of these steps will ensure that you will still be able to receive "over-the-air" programming after February 17, 2009.

Source: www.dtvtransmission.org
Find out more about the DTV transition at dtvtransition.org

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