As expected, the DTV coupon program has gone broke—blowing through their $1.34 billion budget well short of the February 17th transition date.
https://gizmodo.com/dtv-coupons-to-run-out-next-month-5119902
Hopefully, Congress will kick into action and supply more funding—but things are…a little busy over there right now so I wouldn’t expect them to jump on it right away. On the plus side, cash from unclaimed vouchers can be applied to new vouchers—which should help cover a portion of those who are late to the party. [DTV 2009 via Ars Technica]
