How do I get the coupons for the converter box?
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How do I get the coupons for the converter box?
Topic Author: Jeff Clark
Posted: 1:40 PM Dec 14, 2007
Replies Posted: 23 comments
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DTV converter box applications and coupons won’t be available until after the first of the year. At this time the National Telecommunications and Information Administration hasn’t released information on how to apply for the coupons. At a recent meeting with the National Association of Broadcasters we learned that coupons will not be distributed until area stores have stocked the converter boxes. This could be as late as March or April.

 

When information on how to apply for these coupons is distributed we will broadcast the information during 23 News and commercial announcements on 23 WIFR and 23 WeatherNow. The information will also be posted on wifr.com.

 

 

Converter boxes are only needed if you receive our signal over the air and if you don’t have a TV set with a digital tuner. If you receive our signal through a cable company or satellite service you have nothing to worry about.

 

 
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  • by Tasha Reddic on Nov 16, 2009 at 12:08 PM
    I would like to know if they are still offering the converter box coupons?
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  • by gene Location: rochelle il on Jul 8, 2009 at 08:48 AM
    looking for a good antenna for my hdtv do u have any suggestion.
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  • by LIZBETH RIVERA Location: CHICAGO, IL 60625 on Jun 9, 2009 at 06:15 PM
    I HAVE SUBMITTED SEVERAL REQUEST ONLINE THRU DIFFERENT AD TO GET COUPONS FOR THE CONVERTER BOX AND HAVE NEVER RECEIVED ONE.
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  • by Edgard Location: Inglewood, California on May 20, 2009 at 05:02 PM
    I am retired with not enough income and I need coupons for 2 tvs
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  • by sherrey Location: shelby north carolina on May 7, 2009 at 04:03 PM
    i did not get a coupon for a box and i need help to get on e i am on disability and can not afford to just buy one
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  • by STEWART MEECE Location: 1802 SLATE BRANCH SPUR on Apr 11, 2009 at 11:12 AM
    WOULD LIKE COUPONS FOR 2 CONVERTER BOXES
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  • by DEE Location: FLORIDA on Mar 5, 2009 at 12:08 PM
    THE WAITING LIST FOR THE COUPONS HAS FINALLY START MOVING ONCE MORE NOW IS THE TIME TO START SUBMITTING APPS "IF" YOU NEED 1
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  • by Kimberly U Location: Rockford on Feb 21, 2009 at 10:13 PM
    I have two coupons that I do not need and I was wondering how I can get them to two different people who need them?
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  • by Antonio Location: 1818 s carpenter 2apt on Feb 12, 2009 at 09:37 AM
    can i get 2 dtv cupons. Editor's note: Coupons are available only from the Federal Government. You can apply at www.dtv2009.com or by calling 888-DTV-2009. Much more infomation is available on the "Digital Switch Page" at www.wifr.com.
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  • by F.R. Whitney Location: Rockford on Feb 11, 2009 at 05:45 AM
    How much do these converters coast before the coupon price? And has anyone heard any new info. as to where to get the boxes? Editor's note: Approx. $50 for the basic unit.
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  • by Barbara Location: Loves Park on Jan 29, 2009 at 11:11 PM
    This doesn't seem like the time to make things harder on everyone, I'm a senior on fixed income, where is the extra money coming from to buy box? This just seems like a way for someone to make a lot of cash. I think our govenors actions are enough to bear now with all the other problems we have.
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  • by Jeff Clark Location: WIFR on Jan 8, 2009 at 04:10 PM
    Right now all the coupons are gone however $15 million dollars worth are not redeemed. These coupons will expire after 90 days so you can apply for the coupons and get on a waiting list for coupons that don't get used. To get on this waiting list visit www.dtv2009.gov or call 1-888-dtv-2009.
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  • by WILFRIED Location: davis on Jan 7, 2009 at 02:02 PM
    can i still get coupons for a converterbox and where
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  • by tony davis Location: 10134 greenvalley dr 63136 on Jan 2, 2009 at 08:40 AM
    i really need to get coupons for the converter box please
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  • by jim Location: rockford on Dec 7, 2008 at 12:46 PM
    I LOST THE COUPONS FOR THE CONVERT BOX HOW DO I GET 2 MORE
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