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DTV transition postponed

With the February 17 deadline looming, many, including President Obama, feared millions of people would be left without TV signals. despite the massive marketing campaign to warn viewers of the digital transition.

Well, it looks like broadcasters will have 4 more months to make the DTV switch and viewers will get a chance to reapply for at least one expired coupon. The U.S. Senate voted Monday to delay the switchover from analog to digital television broadcasting until June 12.

It’s estimated 6.5 million U.S. households continue to rely on antennas.

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