Digital Transition Postponed to June 12th, 2009

Jay · 01-26-2009, 03:55 PM

It's pretty much official, the dtv deadline will be delayed until 6-12-09.

Quote:

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate passed a bill on Monday to delay the nationwide switch to digital TV signals, giving consumers nearly four more months to prepare.

The transition date would move to June 12 from February 17 under the bill that was fueled by worries that viewers are not technically ready for the congressionally-mandated switch-over.

Source: Senate passes bill to delay digital TV switch | Technology | Reuters

Jay · 01-26-2009, 03:57 PM

The article also mentions,

Quote:

It would also allow consumers with expired coupons, available from the government to offset the cost of a $40 converter box, to request new coupons.

but I haven't confirmed whether or not today's approved change includes allowing expired coupon holders to re-apply.

cowboyup4christ · 01-26-2009, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay

The article also mentions,

but I haven't confirmed whether or not today's approved change includes allowing expired coupon holders to re-apply.

not as yet because I just gave it a try and was denied

Will smith · 01-27-2009, 04:39 AM

Its a great news for all those who have not been able to keep up with their coupons and with the programs , Glad that it got extended and we have got ample time before the dead line.

HTNut · 01-27-2009, 12:35 PM

So is it officialy delayed by 4 months? On local news last night, they ran a segment and said that the transition WAS postponed, but the Rueters article says that it the House hasn't approved it yet? So the House and the Senate each have their own "measure"? Will they combine the measure's for one big bill with the dtv coupon extension and new rules?

liebe911 · 01-28-2009, 09:26 AM

There were some about 6 million+ homes who have not been able to make the change over, and the shortage of funds also created problems with the system.

Aaron62 · 01-28-2009, 11:25 AM

and the drama continues!!! The House rejected the DTV transition delay!

Quote:

Two days after the Senate unanimously approved a four-month delay of the digital television transition, the House of Representatives rejected the same proposal on Wednesday, “leaving the current Feb. 17 deadline intact for now,”

House Defeats Bill to Delay Digital TV Switch - TV Decoder Blog - NYTimes.com

staticMHZ · 01-29-2009, 09:23 AM

yeah I thought it was weird how nothing was said much about it. It still says feb 17th around here.

Jay · 02-04-2009, 06:03 PM

DTV Delay approved by the house today: http://www.dtvusaforum.com/everythin...-new-date.html

Chickie · 02-04-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cowboyup4christ

not as yet because I just gave it a try and was denied

There's $650 Million in the JOBS Stimulus Bill... for the DTV Coupons Program from the Democrats! The Rethugs said; "NO!!"... as usual.

That bill should be approved by weeks end... hopefully!

You can watch it here: watch Now on C-SPAN2

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I've been watching all week and they're still going at it right now!


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