converter boxes

FCC Probing Cable on Channel Moves

Stevie Converse — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:36:34 -0500

Full article: Multichannel News
Ted Hearn
The FCC is investigating whether cable companies are violating any rules by moving a handful of channels from analog to digital tiers.

FCC's Martin Says DTV Converter-Box Subsidy May Dry Up

Stevie Converse — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:46:51 -0400

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
John Eggerton
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin told Capitol Hill he is concerned that the DTV-to-analog converter box coupon subsidy program could run out of money before it runs out of requests for the $40 coupons.

What's Needed Is a Better DTV Converter Box

Holiday Shapiro — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:43:29 -0400

Full article: TV Newsday
Oded Bendov
If you have been following viewers' complaints from around the country and reading the articles describing the outcome of the shutdown in Wilmington, N.C., let me assure you: The reception problem is consistent with the system design. Basically, we need a new converter box.

Commerce Bid for Extra $7 Million to Run DTV Coupon Plan Could Stall

Holiday Shapiro — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:35:59 -0400

Full article: Dow Jones
Fawn Johnson
The Commerce Department may encounter difficulty winning permission from Congress to divert up to $7 million from a digital TV converter box subsidy program for administrative activities.

Lawmakers Cite Problems with Converter-Box Coupons

Holiday Shapiro — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:45:55 -0400

Full article: Associated Press
Some Americans are finding the government-issued coupons used to help pay for digital television converter boxes are expiring before they can be redeemed, House lawmakers said.

Low Powers Seek $450M in DTV Aid

Holiday Shapiro — Mon, 12 May 2008 11:01:43 -0400

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
John Eggerton

Small TV Stations Lose Appeal

Holiday Shapiro — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:53:15 -0400

Full article: Associated Press
John Dunbar

'Free' DTV Converter Boxes Can't Be Returned?

Holiday Shapiro — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:21:15 -0400

Full article: CNet
Matthew Moskovciak

Don’t Plan on Voucher Extensions for DTV Converter Boxes

Holiday Shapiro — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:55:26 -0400

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
Glen Dickson