[DVR] Unable to record Comedy Central programs
I've had the Daily Show on series record for quite some time now. Just in the last 2 weeks I've been unable to record any Comedy Central shows. I tried the Colbert Report also but it doesn't record...
View ArticleComcast Begins to Connect to Boxee's Cloud DVR
MSO Starts Limited Offer of E-DTAs That Let Boxee's New Video Device Access an Encrypted Form of Comcast's Basic TV Tier Comcast has begun to make available a new type of Digital Transport Adapter...
View Article[STB] Cisco thinking of getting out of the set-top box business?
Don't know how much to trust the NY Post, but here is their article on Cisco thinking of getting out of the set-top box business: Cisco thinking out of the set-top box biz NY Post - February 20, 2012...
View Article[STB] Before I Return It
I had an old digital box that died last week. So I ordered a new STB - an RNG 110 ( I have 2 of them already and they've been good - no problems). Have been unable to get the new box to work on either...
View Article[HD] Trying to figure out $$ of STBs
I just signed up for service (after being dinged for a $30.00 "failed install" due to the line outside my house that I don't have access to being disconnected... but I digress) and I signed up for 1 SD...
View ArticleIs Comcast dropping local HD channels in "open QAM"?
This morning all our local stations in HD were gone, except for one. We have "basic" and have been getting them in channels 2-1, 5-1, etc since forever. A lot of the "free" higher-numbered 480i...
View Article[Rant] Comcast running cable in my yard like Christmas lights
I got home from work the other day to find that Comcast has run a cable from the pole in front of my yard, strung through trees along the side if my house (not in any easement), over my driveway (in a...
View Article[Bill] How long does it take to reflect returned equipmt on the
Hello, Prior to Feb 26th, I had the following Equiptment 4 Digitial Cable Boxes, 3 cable cards & 1 cable modem. On Feb 26th, I returned 1 cable card, 1 cable box & 1 cable modem. Recieved the...
View ArticleSay goodbye to ClearQAM
quote:NCTA to FCC: Let All-Digital MSOs Encrypt Basic Tier http://www.multichannel.com/article/477203-NCTA_to_FCC_Let_All_Digital_MSOs_Encrypt_Basic_Tier.php
View Article[HD] HD channels 1002-1900s
Comcast has just put the HDs in the 1000+ range here. The channels are still in their old slots also. Guess this is the start of the national channel lineup. Would be nice if it auto-tuned to the HD,...
View Article[X1] The New X2 - The "Evolution" of the X1
Looks like Comcast is working on the "X2" now: Comcast Execs Talk Up X2, Cloud DVR By Jeff Baumgartner, Light Reading Cable - December 11, 2012...
View ArticleNew Guides for SA/Cisco Areas (Info from Ted Hodgins Blog)
The following posts are from Comcast's Ted Hodgins, Sr. Director, Video Product Development - Navigation, in Media & Entertainment, "New Guide for Scientific Atlanta Cable Boxes" blog:...
View ArticleRandom channel freezes
I've been having an issue with random channels freezing while watching programs. I thought maybe it was just during high demand events like Nascar, WWE or other major shows but now I am noticing it...
View ArticleDVR Extender w/Moto Boxes
As mentioned earlier on this web site, Comcast is beginning to roll out DVR extender compatibility with Motorola DVRs. I was so excited when I heard this that I called Comcast and asked if it was...
View ArticleHD DTA's coming "soon"
My installer here in Connecticut told me he had HD DTA's on his truck and that they were told they could not install them yet, but that they would be rolling out "soon". I asked if that was in weeks or...
View Article[Price] Comcast Downgrade/pricing/rep issues...
I posted this in direct but no response. so i wanted to see if the community could help out as well. I was on the comcast triple play (i believe preffered plan) with hbo and i believe stars (i never...
View Article[HD] New HD JUNE 27 For Concord NH Area
On June 27 we are getting SPEEDHD on channel 925.
View ArticleBYU TV
While scrolling through the X1 this morning - noticed that BYU TV was now showing on Channel 966 in the guide - but it cannot be tuned to. Not sure if this is a planned SD addition or not. Placement...
View ArticleFranchise agreement says no to OTA encryption!
OK, so if the town's franchise agreement says Comcast is not to encrypt the OTA (local) channels, shouldn't Comcast comply with the agreement? I have been looking into this, as I think it is absurd...
View ArticleMedia companies benefit from higher network fees
quote:Media companies benefited from higher fees for cable television networks such as TBS, Comedy Central and CNBC in the first three months of the year....
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