Louisiana Public Broadcasting : Celebrating 31 Years

Consumers who receive free, over-the-air broadcasting on analog sets will have three options for continuing their television service:

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Television, analog

• Purchase a DTV converter box that will convert the digital signal into analog for an existing television set;

LPB HD on Digital TV

• Purchase a new television set with a built-in digital tuner; or

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• Subscribe to cable, satellite or a telephone company television service provider* if all desired local broadcast stations are carried by that service.

Over-The-Air: These broadcasts are free from your local stations. You'll need an indoor or outdoor antenna depending on your location.

Cable or Satellite: Most cable operators provide optional HD programming, including many of your local stations.
Satellite offers optional HD programming and, in many but not all markets, includes HD feeds from local television stations.

Get details on the government coupon program!
The DTV Converter Boxes will be available early 2008.

Coupons can now be requested.
IMPORTANT:
TV converter boxes are not expected to be available in retail stores
until late February or early March.
You will receive your Coupon(s) then.
The Coupon will expire within 90 days from the date it is issued.

Throughout the next year, Louisiana Public Broadcasting will be traveling the state conducting free information and Q&A sessions about Digital Television.

If you'd like for us to speak to your community or civic group, please let us know! Contact Margaret at 1-800-272-8161 or 225-767-4276 or at mshlaudecker.lpb.org.