January ushered in a new year and February will usher in new television signals. Digital television is just a month away. Are you ready? If you currently have cable or satellite service, you are ready. If not, then you will be missing out on your favorite shows come February 17, 2009.
You don’t have to have cable or satellite service to continue watching TV but you will need a TV converter box. The converter is inexpensive and the government is offering $40 coupons to help you purchase one. To receive your coupon apply online at DTV2009.gov or by calling 1-888-DTV-2009. The website says to apply for a coupon by December 31, 2008, but that is just a suggested deadline. The real deadline is March 31, 2009. However, the fine print says “while supplies last.” So the sooner your request your coupon the better.
For those considering purchasing new televisions, please take the time to recycle your old television. Don’t just throw it in the trash.
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