Press Release: Commerce’s NTIA Announces New Coupon Applicants Will be Placed on Waiting List Due to High Demand for TV Converter Box Coupons: NTIA today announced that starting Sunday, January 4, consumers requesting coupons from the TV Converter Box Coupon Program are being placed on a waiting list.  Coupons will be mailed on a first-come-first-served basis, as funds from expired coupons become available, because the program has reached its $1.34 billion legal obligation limit, which consists of ordered and redeemed coupons.
• Press Release, Print Version (Acrobat PDF 27 Kb)
• TV Converter Box Coupon Program Statistics and Background
Posted January 5, 2009

Press Release: NTIA Marks Two Months until Digital TV Transition and Announces 76 Percent of Over-the-Air, Reliant TV Households Have Requested Coupons: NTIA today announced that with two months until the transition to digital television concludes, 76 percent of all households that rely on television with an antenna have requested coupons from the TV Converter Box Coupon Program. (Print version Acrobat PDF 27 Kb)
Posted 12-17-2008

Press Release: Nearly 40 Million Coupons Requested and 16 Million Redeemed from TV Converter Box Coupon Program: NTIA today announced that more than 40 million coupons have been requested, and more than 16 million coupons have been redeemed, to date, from the TV Converter Box Coupon Program. (Print version Acrobat PDF 27 Kb)
Posted 12-11-2008

Press Release: Commerce's NTIA, 25 Federal Agencies Partner to Urge Households to Apply for TV Converter Box Coupons by December 31: NTIA today hosted more than 25 federal agencies to further coordinate efforts to educate vulnerable Americans about the February 17, 2009, deadline to transition to digital television and the TV Converter Box Coupon Program. (Printable version Acrobat PDF 28 Kb)
Posted 12-08-2008

Press Release: Commerce’s NTIA Awards $1.65 Million to Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund to Help Vulnerable Groups Transition to Digital TV: NTIA awarded today $1.65 million to the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund (LCCREF) to help vulnerable populations transition to digital television with the TV Converter Box Coupon Program. (Acrobat PDF 27 Kb)
Posted 11-21-2008

Press Release: Commerce’s NTIA Awards $2.7 Million to National Association of Area Agencies on Aging to Help Seniors Transition to Digital TV: NTIA announced today an award of $2.7 million to the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) to help seniors transition to digital television through the TV Converter Box Coupon Program.  Full-power TV broadcasters switch from analog to 100 percent digital broadcasts after February 17, 2009. (Print version Acrobat PDF 27 Kb)
Posted: 11-18-2008

Press Release: Secretary Gutierrez Urges Action in the Three Months Before Digital Transition Conclusion: U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez released a statement on the three-month mark before all full-power TV broadcasters will switch from analog to 100 percent digital broadcasts on February 17, 2009, that encourages all households using antennas with analog TVs to take action.
Posted: 11-17-2008

Press Release: Commerce’s NTIA Releases TV Converter Box Coupon Program Request Rate by TV Market with 100 Days Until Digital TV Transition Concludes: NTIA today announced updated participation rates by television market and that 62 percent of all over-the-air households, those that rely on an antenna for broadcast TV, have requested coupons from the TV Converter Box Coupon Program. 
• Over-the-Air Household Participation Rates by Designated Market Area (DMA) (Print version Acrobat PDF 38 Kb)
• Press Release (Print version Acrobat PDF 29 Kb)
Posted 11-10-2008

Press Release: Consumers Urged to Apply for Converter Box Coupons By Year-End: NTIA announced today that “over-the-air” television viewers who want to participate in the TV Converter Box Coupon Program should apply for coupons before the end of the year to minimize the chances of losing TV reception when full-power broadcasters end analog broadcasts on February 17, 2009. (Print version Acrobat PDF 25 KB)
Posted 09-30-2008

Press Release: Nursing Homes Residents and P.O. Box Households Now Eligible to Receive DTV Coupons: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez announced today that residents of licensed nursing homes, intermediate care facilities, assisted living facilities and households that use a post office box for mail delivery will be eligible to request coupons from the TV Converter Box Coupon Program. The rule change takes effect 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.
Posted 09-16-2008

Press Release: Gutierrez Commends Wilmington, N.C. as First Market in Nation to Transition from Analog to Digital
Posted 09-09-2008

2008 Speeches: Digital Television Transition in Wilmington, North Carolina: Meredith Attwell Baker, Acting Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information, U.S. Department of Commerce, participated in the transition to digital television broadcasting in Wilmington, N.C., on Monday, September 8, 2008.
Posted 09-09-2008

Press Release: Nursing Homes Residents and P.O. Box Households Now Eligible to Receive DTV Coupons: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez announced today that residents of licensed nursing homes, intermediate care facilities, assisted living facilities and households that use a post office box for mail delivery will be eligible to request coupons from the TV Converter Box Coupon Program. The rule change takes effect 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.
Posted 09-16-2008

Press Release: Wilmington, N.C., on Track for Sept. 8 Digital Television Transition: As Wilmington prepares to be the first market to transition from analog to digital television on September 8, NTIA announced today that more than 36,000 Wilmington households have requested 67,000 coupons and redeemed 25,000 from the TV Converter Box Coupon Program.  (Print version: Acrobat PDF 26 Kb)
Posted 09-03-2008

Press Release: Commerce Secretary Urges Georgia Residents to Act Now to Prepare for Digital TV Transition: Marking six months until the nation switches from analog to digital, U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez joined Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue at an Atlanta Circuit City store to urge consumers to prepare for the digital television transition.
Posted 08-20-2008

Press Release: Participation By "Over-the-Air" Households in TV Converter Box Coupon Program On Track as Nation Marks Six Months Until DTV Transition Concludes: NTIA announced today that nearly 6.4 million "over-the-air" TV households, those that rely on an antenna for broadcast TV, have requested about 12 million coupons from the TV Converter Box Coupon Program.
Posted 08-18-2008

Press Release: Gutierrez Announces TV Converter Box Coupon Redemption Data: U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez released national coupon redemption data for the TV Converter Box Coupon Program and announced Minneapolis/St. Paul is among the top five markets to redeem coupons.
Posted 07-28-2008

Press Release: Commerce’s NTIA Announces More Than 150 Converters Certified; September Deadlines for Manufacturers Established: NTIA announced today that the TV Converter Box Coupon Program has certified more than 150 converter boxes. In addition, NTIA announced that it has released a Federal Register notice dealing with instructions and deadlines for current and potential Coupon Eligible Converter Box Manufacturers. (Printable version, Acrobat PDF 46 Kb.)
Posted 07-24-2008

FTC Consumer Alert: Television is Going Digital: Get the Picture: With many consumers in the market for converter boxes, subscription services, or digital televisions, the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, offers shopping tips to make sure you continue to get your favorite television programs come February 2009.
Posted: 07-03-2008

Press Release: Commerce’s NTIA Announces Consumer Alert About Microprose Converters (Acrobat PDF 34 Kb)
Posted 05-22-2008

Press Release: Gutierrez Announces One Million Coupons Used for TV Converter Box Coupon Program: U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today announced that, nine months away from the digital television transition for all full-power broadcasters, one million coupons have been used as part of the NTIA TV Converter Box Coupon Program. (Acrobat PDF 59 Kb)
Posted 05-06-2008
• Request Coupons: call 1-888-388-2009 or go to www.dtv2009.gov
• Application Form for Requesting Coupons by Mail or Fax (Acrobat PDF 2,275 Kb)
• Sample TV Converter Box Coupon (Acrobat PDF 55 Kb)
• Authorized Coupon Eligible Converter Boxes (CECB)
• CECB Manufacturer Information
• Current TV Conveter Box Coupon Statistics
• TV Conveter Box Coupon Statistics by State and ZIP Code
• Retailer Information (www.ntiadtv.gov)
• TV Converter Box Coupon Program Logo (Acrobat PDF 380 Kb)
• Frequently-Asked Questions for Viewers of Translators and Low Power Stations
• Listing of Class A, Translator, and Low Power Stations by State
• DTV Program Materials (PSAs, posters, articles, etc.)

Press Release: 300 Days Until Digital TV Transition: U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today urged Americans to redeem TV converter box coupons within required 90-Day timeframe. (Acrobat PDF 62 Kb)
Posted 04-23-2008

Media Advisory: Commerce’s NTIA to Join Broadcast Industry Leaders in Providing Update on Digital Television Transition and the TV Converter Box Coupon Program at that National Association of Broadcasters' NAB Show 2008 at 2:00 PM (PDT) on Monday, April 14, 2008. (Printable Version Acrobat PDF 47 Kb)
Posted 04-10-2008

Press Release: Commerce Secretary Gutierrez Announces Ten Millionth Coupon Requested for TV Converter Box Program: Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez announced over 10 million coupons have been requested since the launch of the TV Converter Box Program on January 1, 2008.  The Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is administering the TV Converter Box Coupon Program. (Acrobat PDF 59 Kb)
Posted 04-08-2008

Press Release: NTIA Works with Local Community Groups to Educate Consumers About the Benefits of the Digital TV Transition and Coupon Program: NTIA today kicked off Digital Television: Experience the Benefits, an effort with local organizations across the country to educate consumers about the benefits of the digital TV transition and the TV Converter Box Coupon Program. (Printable Version, Acrobat PDF 40 Kb)
Posted 03-31-2008

Press Release: Secretary of Commerce Gutierrez Announces TV Converter Box Coupon Program on Track, Retailers Open for Business: $40 Coupons to be Mailed Out Starting Next Week, 9,700 Retailers Ready to Accept Coupons
• Sample TV Converter Box Coupon (Acrobat PDF 55 Kb)
Posted 02-15-2008

Press Release: One Year from 2009 Digital TV Transition, Commerce Secretary Gutierrez Highlights TV Converter Box Program at Retail Event : Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today urged Americans to take action and prepare for the digital television transition before February 17, 2009.  More than 4.4 million coupons have been requested since the opening of the TV Converter Box Coupon Program on January 1, 2008.
• Press Release (Printable version - Acrobat PDF 63 Kb)
Posted 02-07-2008, Updated 02-12-2008

Press Release: Commerce’s NTIA Urges Federal Partners to Help Reach Targeted Communities about the DTV Transition: NTIA hosted a meeting with more than 15 other federal agencies to further coordinate efforts to educate the nation about the February 17, 2009, deadline to transition to digital television. “These partners are particularly important in reaching the communities most at risk for losing television broadcasts,” said NTIA Acting Administrator Meredith Baker.
• Press Release (Printable version - Acrobat PDF 36 Kb)
Posted 01-24-2008

Press Release: Commerce's NTIA Certifies More Than 250 Retailers and 19 Converter Box Models for TV Converter Box Coupon Program: The U. S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced today at the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow that more than 250 retailers, representing more than 15,000 outlets nationwide, are certified to participate in a program to aid in the transition to digital television. Also, 19 converter box models are eligible for purchase with the coupon and more are being tested as part of the certification process. To date, more than one million applicants have requested two million coupons.
• Press Release (Printable version - Acrobat PDF 40 Kb)
• En Espanol
Posted 01-07-2008

Press Release: Commerce’s NTIA Announces More Than 100 Retailers Certified to Participate in TV Converter Box Coupon Program for Digital Television Transition: The Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced today that eight of the largest consumer electronics retailers -- Best Buy, Circuit City, Kmart, RadioShack, Sam's Club, Sears, Target, Wal-Mart -- have been certified to participate in the TV Converter Box Coupon Program along with more than 100 other retailers, representing more than 14,000 stores throughout the nation, and additional Program details. 
• Press Release (Printable version - Acrobat PDF 40 Kb)
• NTIA Certified Retailers, Certified Converter Boxes, and Sample Coupon Application Form (Acrobat PDF 2,467 Kb)
• Consumer Education Plan (Acrobat PDF 408 Kb)
• Consumer Testing Results (Acrobat PDF 1,274 Kb)
Posted 12-11-2007

Press Release: Secretary Gutierrez Praises NAB's $697 Million Commitment: U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez praised the National Association of Broadcasters' (NAB's) $697 million consumer education campaign to promote the digital television transition.
Posted 10-15-2007

Press Release: Commerce’s NTIA Meeting and Expo Showcases Consumer Education Efforts for Digital TV Transition and Converter Box Coupon Program: Public, Private Education Efforts Pave the Way for Successful Transition 
• Press Release (Print version - Acrobat PDF 36 Kb)
• Complete Program and Exhibitor List (Acrobat PDF 280 Kb)
Posted 09-25-2007

Press Release: Commerce’s NTIA Announces Agenda for Digital Television Public Meeting and Expo, Sept. 25: Full-Power TV Stations to Cease Analog Broadcasts, Switch to Digital after Feb. 17, 2009
• Press Release in English
• Comunicado de prensa en español
• DTV Meeting and Expo Agenda and Exhibiter List (Acrobat PDF 169 Kb)
Posted 09-10-2007

Press Release: Commerce Department’s NTIA Awards IBM Contract For Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program Services: NTIA today awarded IBM a contract to provide services for the Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program, which is designed to help all Americans receive free, over-the-air television when full-power television stations cease analog broadcasting after February 17, 2009.
Posted 08-15-2007

Media Advisory: NTIA to Hold Second Public Meeting on DTV Coupon Program: On Tuesday, September 25 at 9 a.m., NTIA will hold a Public Meeting, Expo and Networking Event in the Commerce Department auditorium and lobby.
Posted 08-07-2007

Secretaries Gutierrez and Chertoff to Announce Nearly $1 Billion in Grants for First Responder Communications: On Wednesday, July 18, 2007, U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez and U.S. Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Michael Chertoff will announce the $968 million Public Safety Interoperable Communications (PSIC) Grants to help state and local first responders improve public safety communications during a natural or man-made disaster for All 50 States, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories.
• Press Advisory [ -- HTML -- Acrobat PDF (111 Kb) -- ]
• Press Release and State Allocations (Acrobat PDF 59 Kb)
• Remarks of U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez
• Federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (Acrobat PDF 112 Kb)
• Federal Register Notice of Availability of Funds (Abbreviated version of the Federal Funding Opportunity to be published on July 20, 2007.) (Acrobat PDF 50 Kb)
• PSIC Fact Sheet (Acrobat PDF 33 Kb)
• PSIC Program Guidance and Application Kit: Applicants should prepare their applications based on the Federal Funding Opportunity announcement and the Program Guidance. (Acrobat PDF 501 Kb)
• PSIC Frequently-Asked Questions (Acrobat PDF 66 Kb)
• Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program
• DHS State Homeland Security Contacts
Posted 07-18-2007

NTIA to Hold Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program Public Meeting, June 4, 2007
• Press Advisory [ -- HTML -- Acrobat PDF (22 Kb) -- ]
• Federal Register Notice [ -- HTML -- Acrobat PDF (16 Kb) -- ]
Posted: 05-17-2007

Notice: NTIA Issues RFP: NTIA has issued a Request for Proposals to provide services in support of the Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program authorized by section 3005 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.
• Federal Business Opportunities information (FBO)
• NTIA version (if FBO site is unavailable)
Posted 03-14-2007

NTIA Releases Final Rule on Digital Television Converter Box Coupon Program: The converter box coupon program will assist Americans in receiving over-the-air broadcast television programming when full-power television stations cease analog broadcasting after February 17, 2009. 
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Posted 03-12-2007

Notice: NTIA to Hold Public Meeting on DTV Coupon Program: On Monday, March 19 at 10 a.m., NTIA will hold a Public Meeting in the Commerce Department auditorium to take questions from the public on the Final Rule.
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Posted 03-12-2007

Media Advisory: Final Rule for Digital-To-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program: NTIA will announce the final rule for the Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program at 11 a.m. on March 12, 2007. The converter box coupon program will assist Americans in receiving over-the-air broadcast television programming when full-power television stations cease analog broadcasting after February 17, 2009.  
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Posted 03-09-2007

NPRM: Digital-to-analog Converter Box Coupon Program: NTIA has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on ways to implement the digital-to-analog converter box coupon program pursuant to the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005.
• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking [-- HTML -- Wordperfect -- Acrobat PDF -- ]
• Press Release [-- HTML -- MS Word -- Acrobat PDF -- ]
• Frequently Asked Questions (Background Information)
• Digital Television Transition and Public Safety
Posted: 07-24-2006

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