What is this all about?

The federal government has mandated that all television stations in the U.S. stop broadcasting analog TV signals and transition over to digital.

When will analog broadcasts stop?

Analog Television Broadcasts will stop on February 17th 2009 but your customers don't have to wait until then to start enjoying the improved picture quality of digital television!

Who does this effect?

Over 88% of U.S. Households use Cable/Satellite and will be largely unaffected by this switch to Digital Broadcasting.
Approximately 11% of U.S. households rely on over-the-air analog TV (antenna users).
These customers have 3 options to continue receiving television service.

1.       Purchase a Digital TV from you.

2.       Subscribe to Cable or Satellite service.

3.       Purchase a digital-to-analog converter box from you with the help of a government issued $40 coupon.

How Can Consumers get the Coupon?

Consumers can visit www.dtv2009.gov/ApplyCoupon.aspx and apply for up to two $40-off coupons to defray the costs of buying Digital-to-Analog converter boxes.
The coupons will be available from 1/1/08 through 3/31/09.
The last day you can accept the coupons is 7/9/09.

For more information on the Coupon redemption program call 866-296-1107.

Once your customers obtain the coupon you can sell them the Philco TB100HH9 Digital-to-Analog converter box so that your customers with analog televisions can continue to enjoy the programming they have become accustomed to.

Note: All D to A converter boxes output standard definition NTSC video only, your customers will not receive HD programming using one of these since analog TVs can't display HD video. If a customer wants HDTV they will need to buy a new television.

Need more information?

Visit the following web sites:

www.dtv2009.gov/FAQ.aspx | www.ntia.doc.gov/dtvcoupon/index.html | www.dtvtransition.gov.