To mitigate the cost of this transition for consumers, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) established the .
Millions of coupons were distributed, making it one of the largest consumer-facing government technology programs in history. Challenges and Impact Government Tv Converter Box
Every U.S. household was eligible to request up to two $40 coupons to offset the cost of certified converter boxes. To mitigate the cost of this transition for
While the program was largely successful, it faced significant hurdles. In early 2009, the program hit its funding ceiling, leading to a massive waiting list that prompted Congress to delay the original February transition date to June. the program hit its funding ceiling