NOVI, MICH.—Internet retailer SolidSignal.com launched a new, national, community relations program to assist state-licensed nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and similar institutions in obtaining digital TV converter boxes for their residents—at no cost.
An additional issue for consumers with regard to the digital transition is the expense. While the U.S. government is offering two $40 coupons per household to subsidize the purchase of the devices, the average retail price of a digital converter box is over $50 and the least expensive new model sells for about $46 so the consumer still has some cost to bear.
To obtain the free converter boxes from SolidSignal.com, each facility must apply for the government coupons made specifically available to the general category of nursing homes. The online application can be filled out at www.dtv2009.gov. Once the coupons are received, the facility director can call Solid Signal.com toll free at 1-866-374-4625 to place the order.
The facility will receive one government coupon-eligible converter box that will receive digital TV signals after the transition for each coupon it redeems on behalf of a resident.
SolidSignal.com is offering this program to residential care facilities nationwide through June 12, the digital broadcast transition date, while inventory is available.
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