Last day to apply for coupons is July 31

If you’re still not DTV-ready, it’s not too late. Converter box coupons are still available, but you must request them by midnight on July 31, 2009.

The fastest way to apply is online at www.dtv2009.gov. You may also call the toll free hotline at 1-888-DTV-2009.

Don’t wait any longer. Every household that relies on over-the-air signals to get TV is eligible for up to two coupons, good for $40 off the purchase of a converter box.

For more information, visit www.dtv2009.gov or call KETC’s Digital Television Hotline at (314) 512-9617.

Applications being accepted for replacement coupons

The NTIA’s converter box coupon program is now accepting applications for replacement coupons. If your coupons were lost or expired before you could redeem them, visit www.dtv2009.gov and apply for up to two replacements.

Every household receiving free over-the-air television is entitled to two coupons.  Request your replacement coupons now to ensure they arrive by the full analog shut-off on June 12, 2009.

request your coupons by today to receive them by Feb 17!

If you plan to receive television over-the-air after February 17, make sure to request your $40 converter box coupon by today, December 31. The coupons can take up to six weeks to arrive. The FCC recommends requesting your coupons no later than today to receive them in time for the digital transition.

Request yours online at www.dtv2009.gov or call (888) 388-2009.

request your coupons by Dec. 31 to receive them in time!

The FCC recommends anyone who has not requested their DTV converter box coupons do so by Dec 31, 2008 in order to receive them in time for the analog shutoff on Feb 17, 2009.

Every household is eligible for 2 coupons, good for $40 toward the purchase of each converter box. The coupons can take up to 6 weeks to arrive and expire 90 days from the time they are mailed.

Request yours at www.dtv2009.gov or by calling 1-888-388-2009.

Do you know when your DTV coupons expire?

If your DTV coupons have come in the mail and you’ve put them in a drawer for now, you might want to pull them out and make sure they haven’t expired.

DTV converter box coupons expire after 90 days.

 If your coupons expire, the government will not issue you another set.

If your coupons have expired, you do have some options:

1. If you only requested one DTV coupon, you are entitled to an additional coupon. Each household can get up to two. Log onto www.dtv2009.gov and request your second coupon.

2. If both coupons expired, you can ask a family member, friend, colleague, etc. that does not need coupons to request them for you. It is illegal to sell DTV coupons, but people are allowed to give their coupons away to others.

Be sure to check your expiration date and get your converter box as soon as possible. The sooner you install the box, the sooner you’ll know if there’s anything more you need to do to receive DTV.

Can I give my converter box coupon to someone else?

If you’ve requested converter box coupons and no longer need one or both of them, you can give them to someone else. Be sure that you will not need your coupons. Once you give them away, you can not request more.

how do I get my converter box coupon?

You can request coupons in these ways:

• Apply online at www.dtv2009.gov
• Call 1.888.DTV.2009 (1.888.388.2009) or TTY 1.877.530.2634
• Fax an application to 1.877.DTV.4ME2 (1.877.922.4698 )
• Mail an application to P.O. Box 2000, Portland, OR 97208-2000

If you chose to mail or fax your request for a coupon, you can request an application form by calling 1.888.DTV.2009. Coupons are available to all U.S. households on a first-come, first-served basis.

NTIA Can Allow Reapplication for Coupons

Broadcast & Cable recently published an article reporting that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has the authority to allow consumers to reapply for the digital-TV-to-analog converter-box coupons, which expire 90 days after being issued.

You can read the full article here.