Since this question came up today, I thought it might be a good time to review the digital TV transition that is taking place February 17, 2009.The transition will only affect customers who view TV "over the air", or those who receive local channels only through the use of an antenna. Those who subscribe to cable or satellite programming, or who have a newer digital TV will not be affected.
Affected customers' options include:
- Purchase a digital-to-analog converter box that plugs into an existing television. The boxes, which are expected to cost between $40 - 70 will be available for purchase in 2008. Beginning in February 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.
- Subscribe to a cable, satellite or telecommunications service provider if all desired local broadcast stations are carried by that service.
- Purchase a new television set with a built in digital tuner.
Something the customers will need to know about the coupons: it seems that many customers have found that the boxes are out of stock and then their coupons have expired. They should probably check to see if any are available before applying for a coupon.
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