DTV Delay Act.(IN SESSION)(digital television transition )(Brief article)

On February 11, 2009, President Obama signed the DTV Delay Act into law, officially postponing the date for digital television transition to June 12, 2009. Under federal law, American television stations must end their analog broadcasts and begin broadcasting exclusively in a digital format by this date. Any consumers who receive free, over-the-air television programming in their homes could lose reception unless they upgrade by purchasing a converter box, purchasing a new television with a digital tuner, or subscribing to a paid television service. The government is providing $40 coupons for certified converter boxes. Go to www.dtv2009.gov for more information.

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