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Whether or not the
DTV transition will affect you depends on how you currently receive
television.
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If your TV is connected to a pay
TV service, such as cable or satellite, check with your service
provider. You should
not be affected by the change. This link
offers information about area cable companies’ DTV plans: What
is my cable or satellite company doing for basic subscribers?
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If your TV has
a digital tuner, you should already be able to receive DTV
signals and your TV will not be affected by the change.
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If your TV receives its signal over
the air with an antenna and does not have a digital tuner,
you have three options to continue receiving TV after
Feb.
17, 2009:
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Purchase a TV converter box, which will cost from
$40 to $70. The government is offering coupons to reduce
the cost of the boxes. To
request coupons or
learn more about the coupon program, call 1-888-DTV-2009
or visit www.dtv2009.gov.
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Connect your TV to cable, satellite or another pay
service.
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Replace your TV with a new TV that is equipped with a
digital tuner. A wide range of DTVs is available,
starting at $100.
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