During the digital migration here in the US a few years ago, the govt. also offered incentives (coupons & tax credits). It was a good campaign to 'win' the public support and willingness to adapt to the changes.

Date: Sat, 4 Jan 2014 16:44:24 +0300 From: Kivuva@transworldafrica.com Subject: [kictanet] As Kenya stalls, the world moves to digital TV CC: kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke To: lnjogu@hotmail.com

Thailand is switching to digital TV with each of the 22million households given coupons valued at Bt690 to acquire set top boxes and accelerate the uptake. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/Switch-from-analogue-to-digital-TV-starts-with-24--30223290.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+more_digitaltv+%28More+Digital+TV+News+%29

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