mjr
join:2003-09-18
Bethlehem, PA | reply to Anon
Re: RCN Chicago - QAM channels gone
What's the reasoning behind encrypting standard basic cable type stuff? Who are you trying to keep from getting them? Also, I believe FCC requires Locals be carried in the clear as other posters have mentioned. |
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mjr
join:2003-09-18
Bethlehem, PA | Re: RCN Chicago - QAM channels gone
Understood. Just not sure why the sudden change. Any word from the legal dept. on the locals? |
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rcnman
Jason Nealis
Premium,VIP
join:2003-05-02
Herndon, VA | I'm told that we will be un-encrypting locals until we finalize with the FCC on how to proceed. I don't believe this will be the HD versions though. |
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kcblack
Premium
join:2000-09-11
Chicago, IL
 ·RCN CABLE
| What about MDU units Jason?
My Mothers building pays RCN a fee for service which includes all the channels in the expanded basic lineup?
She and others on the Condo Board are not happy.
Kevin
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"Because we’ve invested over $4 billion in building our MegaBand network so you can enjoy the internet the way it was intended to be – fast and uncapped." (RCN marketing Promo) |
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chitown1839
join:2008-01-20
Chicago, IL
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The reason is obvious, we want to prevent people who steal cable from getting service. Cable Theft is a large problem for any provider.
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Jason Nealis,
Sr. Director, Operations and Internet Systems
RCN
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Jason:
RCN charges me for service and for a converter box. If I don't need the box (QAM tuner, box I bought off eBay etc.) am I stealing anything? RCN doesn't need to buy a box for me or maintain it, so RCN doesn't need a box fee. By encrypting the signal and forcing me to buy a box, RCN is essentially infecting me with a disease and then selling me the cure. I'd rather not have the disease in the first place. What am I missing here?
Steve |
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