6 weeks after the original deadline for the DTV conversion the US Government will be sending out converter box coupons. The agency that is overseeing the coupon distribution received monies through the economic stimulus. Coupons should be mailed to more than 2.3 million households within two and a half weeks, or around March 20, 2009.

The DTV conversion has been delayed till June 10, 2009 due to the fact that so many people have been on a waiting list for the converter box coupons. Most Television broadcasters have the digital equipment in place and ready for use. Some stations have already turned on the digital signal and continue the analog signal too. Others have stopped their analog broadcast which has left some without TV. Under the extension the TV stations have the choice whether to change now or before June 10. The sooner consumers have the proper equipment in place the better.