WIS News 10 - Columbia, South Carolina | DTV

New DTV help centers announced

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To further help TV viewers with The Big Switch to digital television, the South Carolina Broadcasters Association has announced new DTV walk-in help centers.

Free in-home installation available for TV Converter boxes

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The Federal Communications Commission has awarded a contract to Green Planet Construction to provide basic, in-home DTV installation services (converter box installs) in South Carolina at no charge to consumers. 

The NTIA Converter Box Coupon Program

Between January 1, 2008 and March 31, 2009, eligible households can request up to two coupons, each valued at $40, toward the purchase of converters. You can call 1-888-388-2009 to get coupons.

WIS DTV Consumer Education Activity Reports

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Click here to view the WIS quarterly filings of FCC Form 388.

DTV Shoppers' Guide

It's High Time for High-Def

With a federal deadline changing the way TV signals are broadcast less than two years away, now is the time to purchase an HDTV. This primer will help you figure out what to buy.

What You Should Know Before You Buy

No need to feel overwhelmed by the Digital TV transition; here's what you need to know before you go shopping for updated equipment.

Terms You Need to Know

Take this cheat sheet along when you go shopping.

DTV Question? Ask WIS!

WIS Speakers Bureau

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Request a speaker from WIS to make a presentation to your group about the DTV transition.

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