These customers will still need digital ready TVs or converter boxes (purchased or rented).įor those that want to see video or photos of converter boxes, customers or the coupon in Wal-Mart stores, HDTV Magazine suggests. cable or satellite reception) are not eligible for this coupon. Unfortunately, the majority of customers have pay service (i.e.
Note that the coupons expire 90 days after being mailed. For example, Wal-Mart plans to sell a Magnavox digital converter for $9.87 with the coupon, or $49.87 without. This frees scarce and valuable spectrum for additional content.Ĭonsumers with NO cable or satellite provider can apply for one or two digital converter box coupons per household worth $40 each online at, or via phone at 1-88. The benefits of DTV include much higher video and audio quality, as well as the ability to squeeze ten or more channels into the same spectrum. DTV is the ability to tune a broadband digital signal to a specific channel. HDTV is the ability to play digital content. Note that DTV and HDTV are not the same thing. I suspect a 4th option might be to purchase a VCR or DVD/ VCR combo with a digital tuner. Purchase a television with a digital tuner.Connect to cable, satellite or other pay service, or.A converter box plugs into your TV and will keep it working after Feb. Keep your existing analog TV and purchase a TV converter box.
This includes those already using a converter box from a cable provider, or those already with a “digital ready” TV (most likely purchased after March 2007).įor the other 13 million households (or 12 percent) of us, the government ( ) presents these options: There are two groups, however, that need not be concerned. This also means that most TVs – unless modified – will no longer function after that date. This is probably the most significant advancement in television technology since color. After many years of debate and planning, America will switch Februfrom analog to digital television.
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