[Missouri-l] FW: [leadership] FW: July 31 Last Day to Apply, Appeal for Converter Box Coupons

[Peter Altschul]

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From: Eric Bridges [mailto:ebridges at acb.org] 
Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 10:45 AM
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Subject: [leadership] FW: July 31 Last Day to Apply, Appeal for Converter
Box Coupons

Below is an important message from NTIA regarding the converter box coupon
program. Please be aware that the deadline for applications is July 31. 

 

Eric 

 

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From: DTV2009 at ketchum.com [mailto:DTV2009 at ketchum.com] 
Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 11:07 AM
To: ebridges at acb.org
Subject: July 31 Last Day to Apply, Appeal for Converter Box Coupons

 

  

*** PLEASE FORWARD THIS MESSAGE TO YOUR NETWORKS! ***

 

Greetings: 

 

In less than two weeks, NTIA will stop accepting coupon applications and
appeals. While the transition to digital was completed on June 12, there are
a number of households that remain unready - they are in the dark. The TV
Converter Box Coupon Program is still accepting coupon applications and
appeals, but only until midnight on July 31, 2009, so households must act
immediately.   

 

NTIA continues its outreach to those who still need help to keep their older
analog televisions working, and we are hoping you can make sure your
constituents are aware of this impending deadline by forwarding the
information below, talking to consumers about it or posting it in public
places. 

 

 

July 31st Last Day to Apply, Appeal for TV Converter Box Coupons

 

Coupon Application Deadline Nears. The coupon application deadline is fast
approaching. If you are still not DTV-ready, it's not too late. Help is
still available, but you must take action immediately. Eligible households
may continue to apply or re-apply for TV converter box coupons. Applications
for coupons are accepted online <https://www.dtv2009.gov/ApplyCoupon.aspx> ,
by phone at 1-888-388-2009 (1-888-DTV-2009), by mail and by fax. Mailed
applications must be post-marked no later than midnight on July 31, 2009. It
typically takes nine business days to process and mail coupons. If you have
applied for coupons, but not yet received them, check the status of your
request on www.DTV2009.gov <http://www.dtv2009.gov/>  by selecting Check
Your Application Status <https://www.dtv2009.gov/CheckStatus.aspx> .

 

Appeals for Denied Coupon Applications. The last day to file an appeal is
midnight on July 31, 2009.  If you apply for coupons through the Web site,
and the application is denied, there is a link within the denial message to
appeal. Filing an appeal <https://www.dtv2009.gov/Appeal.aspx>  via the Web
site is the quickest way for the Coupon Program to process and respond to
appeals. If you wish to provide additional detail beyond the space provided,
you may submit your appeal in writing or by e-mail. 

 

Coupons Can Be Used Until They Expire. Even though the last day to apply for
coupons is July 31, 2009, you can use your coupons at participating
retailers until they expire. Call ahead to area retail stores to confirm
availability of coupon-eligible converter boxes on the day you plan to shop.
Coupon-eligible converter boxes also may be purchased online or by telephone
and shipped directly to your home. 

Once again, we greatly appreciate your continued efforts to reach consumers
who are still not DTV-ready. During these final days for consumers to apply
for a TV converter box coupon or file an appeal, will you please spread the
word and help ensure that people who need help purchasing their converter
boxes are able to receive it? Your efforts will make it possible for them to
experience the benefits of the digital TV transition.  

Mary Lou Kenny

Director
Consumer Education & Public Information
TV Converter Box Coupon Program
U.S. Department of Commerce/NTIA

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