The cards are ready to go, and don't need to be activated.Īny other questions? Direct them to the website. (So if you use your $40 credit towards a $30 box, you don't get any cash back.) Additionally, they are good for one use per card. They also are only good for one converter box per coupon. The long and short of it states that the coupons expire within 90 days after they are mailed. There is also a list of eligible converter boxes by make and model number, and some very interesting FAQ's concerning the coupons. In case you aren't sure what to do with coupon, there is a short explanation of the program included in both English and Spanish. This is nice, as it included some mom-and-pop shops near me that I would have never considered. While many big-box stores like Best Buy, Radioshack, and Walmart are accepting them at most location, there was a computer-generated list of stores close to me that will also take them. A list of stores where you can use your coupons.The coupons were actually cards that looked like debit cards, and they cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. I would recommend you ask for both if you think you will need them. Each household can sign up for a maximum of two boxes. Two 'coupons' towards the purchase of an eligible converter box.Today, however, I received my official 'coupons' with directions for redemption. I signed up for the Coupon Program a few months ago via the official link at (Note that this is the only approved link at this time.) After that, I forgot all about the conversion. (See also: 8 Alternatives to Cable TV That Will Keep You Entertained) Here's how it works, and what you can expect from the program. By signing up for the Coupon Program, you can get credit towards the purchase of an eligible converter box and avoid much of the cost of the required upgrade to digital. As part of a process to improve media, any TVs still using rabbit ears will need to get with the program and you'll need to get a converter box. I'm sure everyone is aware that this year is the last year to get an analog signal on your television.

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