Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA in Cable users http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20751767 en Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:35:57 EDT Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:35:57 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22056153 stunnerstorm : BRC has added caller ID on your TV. You see who's calling if your watching tv. It's a nice feature....still rather have more HD channels. I guess I can't get too greedy.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22056153 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 06:31:15 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21749763 jmoz2989 : Blue Ridge is really hustling on HD additions. Adams Cable will have to hop to it soon I guess, since they may be losing customers to BRC in Honesdale.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21749763 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:58:53 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21748553 wafen :
said by stunnerstorm See Profile :

Add Lifetime HD on Ch.653
Lifetime Movie Channel HD on Ch. 654
and Hallmark Movie Channel HD on Ch. 664

....if anyone really cares about those channels

Apparently you have no women in your household. ;) :)
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Lifetime Movie Channel HD on Ch. 654
and Hallmark Movie Channel HD on Ch. 664

....if anyone really cares about those channels]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21747441 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:31:35 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21694577 stunnerstorm : Now add MLB HD on ch.642]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21694577 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:13:33 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21681921 cypherstream : I counted 48 HD channels. Quite a nice selection. Was just up in BRC territory this weekend. They are really good. Running a Starz/Encore promo for $5 a month for 6 months. Where I stayed has taken advantage of the deal. Only channels they don't get are TMC / TMCXtra.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21681921 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:18:52 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21411952 cypherstream : I happened to get a better look at Blue Ridge line gear, and they are using C-COR 870 MHz equipment. I did write that review and I may of mistaken it for SA Gainmaker line gear, but no it's definitely C-Cor. Looks like C-Cor FlexMAX 900 series amplifiers and maybe NT25 nodes.

NT25 Node: 862 MHz Bandwidth


FlexMax900 Trunk and Bridger Amplifiers
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21411952 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:26:37 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21402384 cypherstream : I always liked playing the Texas Hold Em' poker with a bunch of other customers. Sometimes it seemed pretty popular. You would get in a room with as little as 3 people or as much as 8 people. I used to have some good games on there.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21402384 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 21:03:40 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21401737 stunnerstorm : Honestly, I've never played it so I'm not sure]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21401737 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:48:08 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21398577 cypherstream : Hey, I'm using Blue Ridge right now (not at home). What happend to Buzztime Games?
It's a yellow screen with music playing. It says:
Buzztime Games has stopped development and support of their service; therefore, we are no longer able to offer Buzztime Games. Passtime games is still available on channel 119.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for choosing Blue Ridge Communications.

When did that happen?

Here's the guide versions (SA3200):
ResApp Version: PASSPORT 5.1 build 011
OS Version: PowerTV 3.13.8s8 (1)
ResApp Date: Jun 27 2008
OS Date: Oct 5 2006
PowerKey 1.0.7.3-OS3.13.0.1-p
Switched Digital
CVCT: Uninit-Freq=0 pn=0x0 port=0]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21398577 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:17:59 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21352430 stunnerstorm : I believe FiOS is available in parts of South east PA only right now]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21352430 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:57:40 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21351508 cypherstream : I think the inlaws are going to get rid of Blue Ridge and go with the Verizon DSL/Phone/DirecTV package because it's a lot cheaper. They don't have FIOS anywhere in Northeast PA right? They said they are getting a Verizon TV bundle, I would have to imagine it's resold DirecTV in that area.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21351508 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:57:07 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21351371 stunnerstorm : Added Fox News HD on Ch. 623 today]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21351371 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:31:19 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21133874 Donkaroo : I have Scientific Atlanta boxes cypher. I have 3 regular boxes, I think they're Explorer 3200? Then the main box is for HD/DVR, not sure of the model number off hand but I think its the 8300 HD/DVR. Both models seem to have updated to the new guide. One small tweak I wish they would have done is make the HD boxes have a wide screen guide. If I stretch the guide my HD channels get stretched too. Minor gripe though. :P ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21133874 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:15:42 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21132330 stunnerstorm : Blue Ridge does use Aptiv digital...now Gemstar. I've noticed the changes with the guide as well.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21132330 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:38:52 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21131479 cypherstream : What model cable box do you have Donkaroo?

Gemstar bought out Aptiv Digital, so they now have some small Gemstar touches like the TV Guide icon and the "One Moment Please" dialog.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21131479 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:17:15 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21131163 Donkaroo : Well, I noticed all the new channels! I wasn't big on how they moved all the HD channels to channel 601 and up though. I also noticed it looks like the Guide is different now. There is a TV guide icon in the movie descriptions I never noticed before. Also when I hit Guide on my remote I now see a "One Moment Please" in the upper right hand corner for a split second. VOD seems to be a bit snappier so thats a plus. Not sure if the entire guide got reworked or if it was just a software tweak. Regardless, I couldn't be happier with all these new HD channels! :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21131163 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:06:45 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21103725 Donkaroo : Wow! Thanks for that link stunnerstorm! I was shocked at the first batch of new HD channels and now another great surprise! Animal Planet, Science Channel, TLC, and Discovery are channels I've been hoping for awhile now.

I wish they would tweak the HD Plus package though. For what they charge it doesn't seem balanced. Maybe add some Voom type channels. The only reason I get it is for National Geographic. Once my promotion is up HD Plus is definitely getting the axe though.

I also hope they tweak their phone service. I just signed up to their triple play deal and moved from Vonage. I was shocked to learn you have to dial 1+area code for every number, even local calls. And not having any online account management was disappointing. Either way, I'll never go back to Vonage and their sneaky "disconnect fee". ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21103725 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 11:49:13 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21101345 jmoz2989 : Well I sure hope this puts the pressure on other cable companies in the area. Adams Cable is up to 39 channels now, by next week BRC will be up to 48. Plus BRC hasn't done a rate increase yet and, most of the HD is bundled w/basic plus (with addition of the box). Adams does HD as a la carte, so they hiked the price on that this month.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21101345 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:53:12 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21100347 stunnerstorm : Update: The new HD Channel lineup launches Monday Sept. 15th]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21100347 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:46:09 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21096910 stunnerstorm : Yeah, who cares about QVC HD. Did they ever hear of Big Ten Network? It would be nice to have that. Or Fox News or Fox Business.

I can't complain too much]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21096910 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:59:51 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21091305 jmoz2989 : Good deal! All the Discovery HD networks, NHL, ESPNU and a reserve on MLB for January launch. Also local affiliates in HD, totally awesome. QVC HD, not so awesome :(]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21091305 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:51:23 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21090961 cypherstream : Woah, cool!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21090961 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:37:59 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21090460 stunnerstorm : They are changing the channels around and adding a bunch. They should launch any day now.
Here's the link:
»www.brctv.com/prodserv/hdtv/pdf/···burg.pdf]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21090460 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:06:18 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21035588 jmoz2989 : Yeah, 500 channels sounds a bit farfetched. Or, maybe they are pulling the Comcast BS and mean 500 HD choices. Well, anyway BRC is making the most progress of any other cable provider in this area, so enjoy more HD when it comes.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21035588 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:23:00 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21034841 stunnerstorm : I received the Blue Ridge bi-monthly booklet and they are advertising "Coming in Mid-September enjoy over 500 HD channels starting on Channel 600"
I'm guessing they are added more HD channels and a bunch of HD on demand......I really don't know what the hell they mean lol.

P.S. Maybe 500 is a typo and they mean "50"?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21034841 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 07:17:29 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21005653 stunnerstorm : The Olympic channels replaced by:
Ch. 231 ABC Family HD
Ch. 230 Toon Disney HD

Oh well.....I can hope for better next time.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21005653 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:55:15 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20918630 stunnerstorm : They've added more then they said:
Ch 228 ESPN News
Ch 229 Disney HD
Ch 230 Olympic Basketball HD
Ch 231 Olympic Soccer HD
Ch 232 USA HD
Ch 233 CNBC + (Half-assed HD)
Ch 234 Bravo HD
Ch 235 Sci-fi HD (finally!)

I was very surprised to see anymore then the 4 they adverised.
up to 39 HD channels]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20918630 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:43:01 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20900449 jmoz2989 : I tipped that article. I called in to tech support about a sound issue and the rep mentioned the news channels. A few hours later, Adams posted a promo offer on their site for new HD customers. By the time I get an HD TV here, they will have added more channels hopefully by the end of the year.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20900449 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:40:50 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20899351 stunnerstorm : Adams Cable is adding 8 HD channels: A&E HD, Bio HD, CNN HD, Planet Green HD, Fox News HD, Travel Channel HD and HBO Family HD]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20899351 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:08:49 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20892498 Netfury : ugh I wish! no worries though I only plan to be here until February, I think I can hold on until then.... well at least I hope I can, lol.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20892498 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 10:56:28 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20876076 jmoz2989 :
said by stunnerstorm See Profile :



Olympics in HD

In preparation for the Olympics beginning on August 8th, we will be launching 4 new High Definition channels as well as access to Olympic coverage via the Internet. USA HD, CNBC HD, Olympic Basketball HD and Olympic Soccer HD will be available on our HD Basic service level and combined with the already available NBC HD and Universal HD feature over 700 hours of Olympic coverage in HD. Blue Ridge High Speed Internet customers can access 2,200 hours of live streaming of events, profiles, interviews and news by visiting www.brctv.com.
Oops, you beat me to the topic.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20876076 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:43:23 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20876074 jmoz2989 : You guys are getting USA HD and CNBC HD+ plus two more Olympics channels just in the nick of time for the big event. »www.brctv.com/news/news.php#11 Up here in Wayne county, Adams Cable hasn't made an HD channel addition since the beginning of the year.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20876074 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:42:03 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20876068 stunnerstorm :

Olympics in HD

In preparation for the Olympics beginning on August 8th, we will be launching 4 new High Definition channels as well as access to Olympic coverage via the Internet. USA HD, CNBC HD, Olympic Basketball HD and Olympic Soccer HD will be available on our HD Basic service level and combined with the already available NBC HD and Universal HD feature over 700 hours of Olympic coverage in HD. Blue Ridge High Speed Internet customers can access 2,200 hours of live streaming of events, profiles, interviews and news by visiting www.brctv.com. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20876068 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:39:05 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20875470 JaM4150 :
said by Netfury See Profile :

I just moved to milford pa from bronx ny, I had optimum online boost which was 30/5 and no caps, now I feel like I cant even use the internet much with this cap. God I want to move back to NY.
Or you could moved about 5-7 miles down the road into Matamoras. Cablevision services that area sans Optimum Voice and the $5.00 additional outlet fee.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20875470 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:23:09 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20839067 Netfury : I just moved to milford pa from bronx ny, I had optimum online boost which was 30/5 and no caps, now I feel like I cant even use the internet much with this cap. God I want to move back to NY.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20839067 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:53:00 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20817897 dodgetech2 :
said by flyingjackal See Profile :

They need to wake up and get ready, because the second FiOs hits the poconos, they'll be out of a job.
So they are at least safe for the next 20 years....:) ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20817897 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:28:42 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20756009 jmoz2989 : Well seeing that FiOS hasn't been deployed yet north of Philly, it will be a while until Stroudsburg gets it. DSL is weak and that is the only competition standing against PTD.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20756009 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:34:17 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20751767 flyingjackal : blue ridge is a great company.... just the internet service they offer (i sadly use)

while it is fast and always on....

they are very shady in how they deal with customers.

They (PennTeleData) act cocky and treat customers like crap, they also have a lot of shady things they do with their TOS. Their highest bandwidth tier never sees the advertised 15000 download, more like 12000. One thing that pisses me, and alot of other PTD users... is the Bandwidth caps. They are supposedly 80GB down/45GB up as of maybe 4-6 months ago. Besides the fact that anyone who actually uses their internet for what it's designed for will burn up 80GBs in about 2-3 weeks. The problem is, these "caps" and NEVER advertised, not even in the fine print.

I happen to know a bit about how they run the buisness, and they waste their own time and money because of their stupidity.... File cabinets at a job agency is one thing, but an internet company should have abolished alphabetized file cabinets and got a damn server. Then they don't need to waste time and manpower doing what servers already do for free. Their minimal services they offer are also crap. G-mail gives me 6GB of email for free... I believe PTD gives me about 10-15 MB as part of the ~$60/month service.

They need to wake up and get ready, because the second FiOs hits the poconos, they'll be out of a job.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20751767 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:58:31 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20435237 cypherstream : »www.cedmagazine.com/InGrid-home-···dge.aspx

InGrid has been selected by Blue Ridge Communications, a cable operator in northeastern Pennsylvania, to deliver its home security offering to Blue Ridge’s high-speed Internet and triple-play customers.

InGrid’s service provides Blue Ridge’s subscribers with always-on broadband, 24/7 monitoring and remote access to their homes – via a Web portal, mobile phone or PDA. Additional features of the service include the ability to receive text messages for customer-defined events and up-to-the-minute weather alerts.

InGrid said that its products have been designed to enable Blue Ridge customers to easily install the system themselves and then enjoy the convenience of monitoring and controlling what is happening inside of their homes.

InGrid Home Security is designed to address the needs of the Pocono, Penn., region’s large commuter population and families that spend a significant amount of time outside of their homes, InGrid said. Blue Ridge will offer InGrid Home Security services as part of its new digital offering.

“We consistently strive to deliver new high-speed Internet, digital phone and digital cable services uniquely suited to meet our customers’ lifestyles,” said Mark Masenheimer, GM of Blue Ridge. “Our partnership with InGrid is a perfect example of how we provide our customers complete technology solutions that offer convenience, an improved level of protection and the ability to remain connected to their homes.”

Each InGrid system has built-in redundancies and is monitored 24/7 with response from Guardian Protection Services, a privately held security company.

Blue Ridge Communications is the nation’s 18th-largest cable TV provider and a wholly owned subsidiary of Pencor Services.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20435237 Mon, 05 May 2008 15:48:28 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20424898 stunnerstorm : Outdoor Channel HD and History Channel HD added 5/2]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20424898 Sat, 03 May 2008 07:02:10 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20355629 cypherstream : Im in lords valley right now visiting family. I can confirm 28 HD channels in the guide here on BRC. They also have iSubscibe, which lets you order different packages intantly without even picking up the phone. Nice little company!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20355629 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:52:19 EDT Re: Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20349059 stunnerstorm : Add Speed HD and FX HD to that list]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20349059 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:12:13 EDT Blue Ridge Cable - PA http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20296388 stunnerstorm : I had a rant on here about 2 months ago about how slow Blue Ridge was in adding HD channels to their lineup. Since that time they have added:

VS./Golf HD
The Weather Channel HD (no local on the 8's in HD yet. It's the national feed)
Sportsnet NY HD
Yes Network HD
CNN HD
Nat Geo HD
MHD(which really isn't worth anyones time)

So 7 HD channels in 2 months isn't bad at all for a total of 27 and they say many more to come.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20296388 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:58:50 EDT