Federal Register Notice of Proposed Rule Making: Changes to TV Converter Box Coupon Program Regarding Households: NTIA proposes certain changes affecting its Digital-To-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program rules such as waiving the "eligible household" application requirements for individuals residing in nursing homes or other senior care facilities. Comments must be submitted by 5 p.m. EST, no later than June 9, 2008. (Acrobat PDF 73Kb)
Posted 04-24-2008

NTIA responds to Frequently Asked Questions from Manufacturers: Updates on "analog signal pass-through" feature and use of program logo.
Updated 2-28-2008

Press Release: Commerce’s NTIA Urges Federal Partners to Help Reach Targeted Communities about the DTV Transition: NTIA hosted a meeting with more than 15 other federal agencies to further coordinate efforts to educate the nation about the February 17, 2009, deadline to transition to digital television. “These partners are particularly important in reaching the communities most at risk for losing television broadcasts,” said NTIA Acting Administrator Meredith Baker. (Printable version - Acrobat PDF 36 Kb)
Posted 01-24-2008

Press Release: Commerce's NTIA Certifies More Than 250 Retailers and 19 Converter Box Models for TV Converter Box Coupon Program: The U. S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced today at the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow that more than 250 retailers, representing more than 15,000 outlets nationwide, are certified to participate in a program to aid in the transition to digital television. Also, 19 converter box models are eligible for purchase with the coupon and more are being tested as part of the certification process. To date, more than one million applicants have requested two million coupons.
• Press Release (Printable version - Acrobat PDF 40 Kb)
• En Espanol
• Certified Retailers as of 01/04/2008 (Acrobat PDF 196 Kb)
• Authorized Coupon Eligible Converter Boxes (CECB) (www.ntiadtv.gov)
• Sample TV Converter Box Coupon (Acrobat PDF 42 Kb)
• Application form (Acrobat PDF 2,275 Kb)
• TV Converter Box Coupon Program Logo (Acrobat PDF 380 Kb)
• Consumer Education Plan (Acrobat PDF 408 Kb)
• Consumer Testing Results (Acrobat PDF 1,274 Kb)
Posted 01-07-2008

Press Release: Commerce’s NTIA Announces More Than 100 Retailers Certified to Participate in TV Converter Box Coupon Program for Digital Television Transition: The Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced today that seven of the largest consumer electronics retailers -- Best Buy, Circuit City, Kmart, RadioShack, Sam's Club, Sears, Target, Wal-Mart -- have been certified to participate in the TV Converter Box Coupon Program along with more than 100 other retailers, representing more than 14,000 stores throughout the nation, and additional Program details. 
• Press Release (Printable version - Acrobat PDF 40 Kb)
• NTIA Certified Retailers, Certified Converter Boxes, and Sample Coupon Application Form (Acrobat PDF 2,467 Kb)
• Consumer Education Plan (Acrobat PDF 408 Kb)
• Consumer Testing Results (Acrobat PDF 1,274 Kb)
Posted 12-11-2007

Retailer Support Center: Consumer electronics retailers interested in participating in the program should go to www.ntiadtv.com or call 1-866-296-1107 for additional information and to sign up as a participating retailer.
Updated 10-19-2007

Press Release: Commerce’s NTIA Announces Agenda for Digital Television Public Meeting and Expo, Sept. 25: Full-Power TV Stations to Cease Analog Broadcasts, Switch to Digital after Feb. 17, 2009
• Press Release
• DTV Meeting and Expo Agenda and Exhibiter List (Acrobat PDF 169 Kb)
Posted 09-10-2007

Press Release: Commerce Department’s NTIA Awards IBM Contract For Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program Services: NTIA today awarded IBM a contract to provide services for the Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program, which is designed to help all Americans receive free, over-the-air television when full-power television stations cease analog broadcasting after February 17, 2009.
Posted 08-15-2007

Federal Register Notice: NTIA to Hold Second Public Meeting on DTV Coupon Program: On Tuesday, September 25 at 9 a.m., NTIA will hold a Public Meeting, Expo and Networking Event in the Commerce Department auditorium and lobby.
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Posted 07-19-2007

Procurement Website for Offerors: As announced on the Federal Business Opportunities site, offerors can now access a procurement website for this solicitation. Located on the website are:
• a complete and expanded list of those attending the Pre Proposal Conference on 3/26/2007
• a PowerPoint presentation and a transcript of the Pre Proposal Conference
• a list of questions submitted and the responses to those questions
• notice that the deadline for submission of questions extended through 4/16/2007
Posted 04-11-2007

Request for Proposals: A pre-proposal conference will be held on Monday, March 26 at 10:00 a.m. at NOAA, Room 4527 in Building SSMC3, 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD. All planning to attend must contact Diane Trice by noon on Friday, March 23 with the following information: name, company name, phone, and email address. Email: diane.trice@noaa.gov. 
Posted 3-20-2007

Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program Public Meeting: NTIA held a public meeting on Monday, March 19, in connection with its Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program described in the Final Rule that was recently adopted. A webcast archive of the event is being prepared.
Posted 03-16-2007

Notice: NTIA Issues RFP: NTIA has issued a Request for Proposals to provide services in support of the Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program authorized by section 3005 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.
• Federal Business Opportunities information (FBO)
• NTIA version (if FBO site is unavailable)
Posted 03-14-2007

NTIA Releases Final Rule on Digital Television Converter Box Coupon Program: The converter box coupon program will assist Americans in receiving over-the-air broadcast television programming when full-power television stations cease analog broadcasting after February 17, 2009. 
• Press Release [ -- HTML -- MS Word -- Acrobat PDF -- ] -- en español
• Archived video of the 03-12-2007 NTIA Press Conference (116Mb Windows Media Video File Format)
• Final Rule on Digital Television Converter Box Coupon Program
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Posted 03-12-2007

Notice: NTIA to Hold Public Meeting on DTV Coupon Program: On Monday, March 19 at 10 a.m., NTIA will hold a Public Meeting in the Commerce Department auditorium to take questions from the public on the Final Rule.
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Posted 03-12-2007