The transition is simple, tell your friends.
TV sets that currently receive programming through cable or satellite are not likely to be affected by the transition to digital.
However, analog television sets that rely on over-the-air broadcasting with an antenna (set-top or rooftop) to receive a signal will be affected by the cutoff of analog broadcasts in 2009. You will need to consider ONE of the following options:
- Purchase a digital-to-analog converter box that plugs into an existing television. The boxes, which are expected to cost between $50 - 70 will be available for purchase in 2008. Beginning on January 1, 2008, U.S. households can request up to two coupons valued at $40 each. Each coupon can go toward the purchase of a single set-top converter box that will allow you to continue watching FREE over-the-air television on an analog set. Click here for more information about the digital-to-analog converter box,
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- Subscribe to a cable, satellite or telecommunications service provider. Click here for more information about this option, or
- Purchase a new television set with a built in digital tuner. Click here for more information about this option.
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