billymac
join:2008-05-16
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| reply to rcnman
Re: [CATV] Clear QAM channels slowly disappearing in Boston?
said by rcnman  :.... One of the aspects of that effort is that we are encrypting digital programming outside of the basic tier, .... Jason, my question is regarding the above statement. Are local HD broadcasts not part of the basic tier? Although I would love that it remain the way it is, and I've bragged about RCN's clear QAM, I've resolved myself to losing the majority of clearQAM.
The local HD's not being in clear QAM, that is the issue that is driving me to switch. Your competitors have the locals in the clear, and advertise as such, so by not providing that you are losing the customers that care about that feature, but gaining very little. None of the encryption changes are necessary for the the analog crushed and enhanced HD that you are rolling out. I'll be spending more for cable but I'll be able to use my HD QAM DVR with them.
I do feel that all cable companies should provide their extended basic in clearQAM like RCN has for many years, but I guess that is a battle that has been lost.
I appreciate your support for the few months I was with RCN and wish you all the best.
Billy |
