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Consumers across the country are dealing with phone bills, cell phone contracts, cable packages and Internet scams.  If you are experiencing problems, you are not alone.  Search our database of stories to find one that most closely matches the situation in which you find yourself.  We don’t have all the answers to every problem consumers may face, but some consumers have shared solutions and suggestions. If you have a story, please share it, consumes across the country are waiting to hear from you!  Read through each story or search within the section.

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4-May-2008
Digital TV Transition | Digital TV Transition
I have spent the last week trying to find an antenna that works with my converter.  I bought a Digital Stream DTX9900 digital- to-analog converter box for $20.00 plus my $40.00 coupon from the government.  I have not yet been able to make an antenna work with it.  I keep ...
3-May-2008
Digital TV Transition | Digital TV Transition
I purchased a converter box but was unable to get any picture at all after the setup wizard never appeared.  After an hour of trying, I decided to do more research on the web.  One website suggested I purchase a large outdoor antenna which may or may not give me ...
25-Apr-2008
Digital TV Transition | Digital TV Transition
I don't have many models to choose from.  The model I would like to buy is not stocked in retail stores.  I am concerned I may not be able to buy the model I want by the expiration date of the coupon.
23-Apr-2008
Digital TV Transition | Digital TV Transition
There is such a lack of information about the digital TV conversion.   Does the FCC regulation for DTV service require the cable companies to identify a converter box compatible with their set-top box which they require you to rent?  I am a senior citizen and pensioner with limited means.  Increasing ...
19-Apr-2008
Digital TV Transition | Digital TV Transition
We got the converter box coupons just fine and spent them just fine, no problems there.  We do not have HDTV sets in our home.  We have two sets and use amplified indoor antennas to view over-the-air television, as we did not want to pay the outrageous cost of cable or ...
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