By June 12, 2009, all television stations in the United States will stop analog broadcasts and will convert to Digital Television (DTV).  DTV is an advanced broadcasting technology that offers improved picture and sound quality.  Consumers who rely on antennas (including outside antennas and “rabbit ears”) to watch analog TV sets will need to obtain separate digital-to-analog converter boxes to watch over-the-air TV.  If you have cable, dish service, or a newer TV with a built-in digital tuner, you will not need a converter box.

Households who use analog TVs that use antenna will not be able to watch television after June 12, 2009 unless they obtain a converter box for each analog television set.  All U.S. households may request up to two $40 coupons toward the purchase of up to two, digital-to-analog converter boxes until funds run out or July 31, 2009.  For more information about the DTV conversion, please visit www.dtv.gov or visit www.DTV2009.gov to learn about the Converter Box Coupon Program.