[ale] Results of my digital TV converter research

[krwatson at cc.gatech.edu]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ale-bounces at ale.org [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] On Behalf Of Jim
> Kinney
> Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 07:56
> To: ale at ale.org
> Subject: Re: [ale] Results of my digital TV converter research
>
> Current status of coupon program:
>
> IMPORTANT:
> We have determined that you are eligible to participate in this program.
> However, because program funding is not currently available, you will not
> receive coupons unless more funding becomes available. Your application
> has been put on a waiting list -- you do not need to apply again.
>
>
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> James P. Kinney III
>

I heard on the radio yesterday that something like 50% of the coupons that have been applied for were not redeemed before they expired. They will be reissuing them to people on the waiting list. The same radio report said there were about 100,000 people on the waiting list so I would say your chances of getting a coupon are good.

>From the coupon application page:

IMPORTANT: The TV Converter Box Coupon Program has reached its funding ceiling. However, coupon requests from eligible households will be filled as funds from expiring coupons become available. If you would like to apply for a coupon today and are eligible, you will be placed on a waiting list and will receive coupons on a first-come-first-served basis as funds from expiring coupons become available. Coupons will expire within 90 days of the date they are mailed.

https://www.dtv2009.gov/ApplyCoupon.aspx


If anyone missed the December 31, 2008 application deadline, it has been extended to March 31, 2009 or while supplies last.


When can I apply for my coupons?

You can apply for a coupon now through March 31, 2009, or while supplies last.

https://www.dtv2009.gov/FAQ.aspx


Are all consumers eligible for the coupon program?

Yes, but supplies are limited. There are 22.25 million coupons available to all U.S. households. Once those coupons have been used, there are an additional 11.25 million coupons available only to households that solely receive their TV broadcasts over-the-air using an antenna. Households with TVs connected to cable, satellite or other pay TV service are not eligible for this second batch of coupons. Consumers can apply for coupons until March 31, 2009, or until the funds are exhausted.

https://www.dtv2009.gov/FAQ.aspx


If a coupon expires before it is used, can a consumer re-apply?

If a consumer requests only one coupon and it expires before it is used, then they can apply for a second coupon. Once two coupons have been issued to that household, the consumer will no longer be eligible to request any more coupons. Coupons expire 90 days after they are mailed.

https://www.dtv2009.gov/FAQ.aspx


keith

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