A Message from the National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA)

The TV Converter Box Coupon Program is now accepting applications from consumers whose coupons expired without being redeemed. Replacement coupons will only be issued to eligible households upon request.

Also, the Coupon Program has completed processing approved coupon applications that were placed on a waiting list beginning in January 2009. Consumers who had been notified they were approved for coupons but placed on a waiting list due to a lack of program funds will be issued coupons.

Consumers who apply for a coupon and are approved after the waiting list is eliminated will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. If the Program experiences high demand, it may be necessary for the Coupon Program to once again place applicants on a waiting list. Should this happen the Program may distribute coupons to over-the-air only households first to ensure as many U.S. households as possible have at least one working television after their local TV stations complete the transition to digital by June 12, 2009.

Please visit the partner section of www.DTV2009.gov to download updated materials. NTIA encourages you to inform your constituents of this important change to the Coupon Program.

Thank you for your continued support in educating consumers about the Coupon Program.

NTIA

Click here to read the related press release. For a snapshot of the current status of the Program, visit the Coupon Program Update section of www.DTV2009.gov.