What is this all about?
The federal government has mandated that all television stations in the U.S. stop broadcasting analog TV signals and transition over to digital.
When will analog broadcasts stop?
Analog Television Broadcasts will stop on February 17th 2009 but you don't have to wait until then to start enjoying the improved picture quality of digital television!
Who does this effect?
Over 88% of U.S. Households use Cable/Satellite and will be largely unaffected by this switch to Digital Broadcasting.Approximately 11% of U.S. households rely on over-the-air analog TV (antenna users).
These customers have 3 options to continue receiving television service.
- Purchase a Digital TV from Cheat Fusion.
- Subscribe to Cable or Satellite service.
- Purchase a digital-to-analog converter box from Cheat Fusion with the help of a government issued $40 coupon. Notice: Cheat Fusion will have converter boxes avaible on Febuary 18, 2008
How Can Consumers get the Coupon?
Consumers can visit www.dtv2009.gov/ApplyCoupon.aspx and apply for up to two $40-off coupons to defray the costs of buying Digital-to-Analog converter boxes.The coupons will be available from 1/1/08 through 3/31/09.
The last day you can accept the coupons is 7/9/09.
