Learn more - February 17 - D-Day
2/17/2009 - We're going digital.
Many Americans still do not even know that on February 17, 2009 that analog transmissions will cease and all cable providers will only be using digital ATSC technology.
If you are already using digital cable in your home, you will not be affected and there will be no need for hardware upgrades. On the other hand, if you are still using an analog signal for your cable, you will either need to upgrade to a digital service or purchase a converter box for your old television set.
The converter boxes allow you to still receive free over-the-air transmissions by converting the digital signals it receives into analog signals that your television can display properly. Converter boxes tend to retail between $50-$70, but you can receive TWO $40 converter box coupons from the Digital TV 2009 website. You may also call 1-888-DTV-2009 to order your coupons. The converter box coupon offer will end on March 31, 2009 and the coupons normally take 6 weeks to receive. If you have already ordered coupons, you can check the status of your converter box coupons as well.
