Updates to DTV Coupon Program

NTIA has made several improvements to the TV Converter Box Coupon Program that will help consumers prepare for the shut off of analog broadcasts by June 12, 2009, and has additional improvements planned for the coming weeks. These changes are a result of the DTV Delay Act and made possible through funding provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009.

The following Program updates are effective immediately:

Coupon Waiting List and Distribution. NTIA has finished processing approved coupon applications that were placed on a waiting list beginning in January 2009, and all coupons from this list have been mailed.

Consumers who apply for a coupon and are approved after the waiting list is eliminated will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. If the Program experiences high demand, it may be necessary for NTIA to once again place applicants on a waiting list. Should this happen NTIA may distribute coupons to over-the-air only households first to ensure as many U.S. households as possible have at least one working television after their local TV stations complete the transition to digital by June 12, 2009.

Requested Coupons Mailed via First-Class Mail. The TV Converter Box Coupon Program is mailing coupons via first-class mail. Consumers will receive coupons more quickly.

Application Deadline. Consumers should act now to prepare for the end of analog broadcasts in their local viewing area. The Program will accept coupon applications until July 31, 2009 if funds are available to fill those requests.

Expired Coupons. NTIA is now accepting applications from consumers whose coupons expired without being redeemed.

Visit dtv2009.gov or call 888-388-2009 to request your coupons or check the status of an existing coupon order.