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Frequently Asked Questions

How many people in your community are not ready for DTV?	Nielsen estimates that as of May 24, 3.67% of households in Memphis were not ready for the DTV transition.
How many local households rely on over-the-air TV signals?	In Memphis, Nielsen estimates that about 86,850 households (or 12.9% of that media market) rely entirely on over-the-air broadcasts.
Is it too late for consumers to get coupons for the converter boxes?	Consumers must apply by June 1 if they want to receive their coupons by June 12. Coupons will be available until July 31 through http://www.dtv2009.gov or by calling 1-888-CALL-FCC.
What events are happening in the community to help people get ready for DTV?	Saturday, June 6 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sears – Hickory Ridge Mall (electronics section) 6210 Hickory Ridge Mall Memphis, TN 38115 Tuesday, June 9 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wesley Senior Ministries’ Graceland Gardens 1430 Graceland Pines Memphis, TN 38116 Tuesday, June 9 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Memphis Area Transit Authority North End Terminal 444 N. Main St. Memphis, TN 38103 Wednesday, June 10 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. J.K. Lewis Senior Center 118 North Parkway Memphis, TN 38105 Wednesday, June 10 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Memphis Area Transit Authority North End Terminal 444 N. Main St. Memphis, TN 38103 Thursday, June 11 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Poplar-White Station Branch Library 5094 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38117 Call LINC at (901) 415-2700 for more information. Thursday, June 11 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Whitehaven Branch Library 4120 Millbranch Rd. Memphis, TN 38116 Call LINC at (901) 415-2700 for more information.
Is it possible to get free local in-home installation for the converter box?	The following are providing in-home installation in the Memphis region: R & D Training & Technical & Service, Inc. Contact: 866-202-4596 Hernandez ConsultingLLC Contact: 800-310-8515 Installs Inc., LLC Contact: 800-582-4250 The following are providing in-home installation in Tennessee: Green Planet Construction Contact: 888-508-1115 IAFC Contact: 888-225-5322
Where can consumers call for help with the DTV transition?	(888) CALL-FCC

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