Included in his plan was a $400-$500 million subsidy for converter boxes, which were expected to cost $50 each.
After June 1, 2007, retailers could apply to sell converter boxes.
No one knows what converter boxes will cost; they haven't been designed yet.
There may be a more cynical reason for the converter boxes.
The converter boxes are expected to cost between $50 to $70.
Digital television can be seen using a converter box.
Her monthly bill, which includes two additional converter boxes, is $69.47, including tax.
Some customers may be given new converter boxes for their televisions.
The converter box does not work with earlier revisions of the monitor.
Their owners will need to buy $50 converter boxes to tune in after that.