Millions of $40 TV coupons now available from the government
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If you’re one of the 14.3 million households that currently gets their television via over-the-air broadcasts, you’ll be without a signal come February 18, 2009. That’s the date the US switches from old, boring analog to what is being called by high-ranking officials as “the new hotness” or… digital.
But, you’re not completely out of luck. As of yesterday, the US government is giving away 33.5 million $40 coupons to help people buy converter boxes (expected to cost between $50 and $70) so they continue to suck on the sweet electronic teat without interruption. No, don’t call your physician or wash your eyes out with bleach, you read that right: the US government is spending $1.5 billion to help people watch TV.
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