Re: Verizon FIOS TV will go down 09-08-08 unless I go digital!!! in Verizon FIOS TV http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r21075129 en Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:58:04 EDT Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:58:04 EDT Re: Verizon FIOS TV will go down 09-08-08 unless I go digital!!! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21084539 birdfeedr :
said by Nextstep See Profile :

I will cancel the order and move to Time Warner were they still have analog cable.
Make sure you find out if TW has any plans to drop the analog, because eventually they will. (Well, ok, I don't have any inside info, but it's a safe bet they'll be looking to use bandwidth differently.)

I know that my Slingbox has a IR control so it changes the channel on the DCT-700 as if I had been using the remote control. Is there nothing like that for a Vista Media Center DVR?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21084539 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:57:07 EDT Re: Verizon FIOS TV will go down 09-08-08 unless I go digital!!! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21079928 anon : What FiOS TV package do you currently have? Premier?

You can always just go with the FiOS TV Local package for $12.99 and just get your local channels if that's all you watch. Plus, you can then keep those 3 free digital adapters that you'll need to get from TW or any other TV provider. I think that's the way to go if you only watch local channels...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21079928 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:38:54 EDT Re: Verizon FIOS TV will go down 09-08-08 unless I go digital!!! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21079817 Nextstep : Torrents it will be if I cant get basic TV, since the mountains block the over the air TV stations.

Actually its better quality than Verizon cable and they auto download on the east coast time so i see them before they come out live.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21079817 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:06:16 EDT Re: Verizon FIOS TV will go down 09-08-08 unless I go digital!!! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21079781 Nextstep : What do you mean have fun with TW?

For $14 a month for broadcast basic... what is not to like dislike?

Channels 2-13, done.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21079781 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:59:22 EDT Re: Verizon FIOS TV will go down 09-08-08 unless I go digital!!! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21079759 darcilicious :
said by Nextstep See Profile :

What!!!! I have to return them when I dont have Verizon Fios TV??? I only wanted them cause they were Free.
Uhm. Er. Yes, they're rent-free. So yes, you would have to return them if you move.

Have fun with TW! :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21079759 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:54:52 EDT Re: Verizon FIOS TV will go down 09-08-08 unless I go digital!!! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21079720 Nextstep : What!!!! I have to return them when I dont have Verizon Fios TV??? I only wanted them cause they were Free.

I am not going to be using some cheap Verizon cable box to change channels! and leave my Vista Media Center DVR!

That sucks I will cancel the order and move to Time Warner were they still have analog cable.

Will have to call Verizon to verify this info.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21079720 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:48:27 EDT Re: Verizon FIOS TV will go down 09-08-08 unless I go digital!!! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21075129 JohnA :
And don't sell them if you buy other boxes, because they're only free as long as you reside at your current address. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21075129 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 09:19:26 EDT Re: Verizon FIOS TV will go down 09-08-08 unless I go digital!!! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21074654 birdfeedr :
said by Nextstep See Profile :

Your right I will call them first thing tomorrow morning when they open.

I knew it was coming but I must have read it wrong and didn't catch the part about Verizon getting me free digital adapters.
When you call, make sure you order from the 800-GO-DIGITAL number that's on the letter. Otherwise, you'll end up adding it for a fee. And you'll really have to jump through hoops to get that fixed.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21074654 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:31:03 EDT Re: Verizon FIOS TV will go down 09-08-08 unless I go digital!!! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21074119 Nextstep : I am not really a TV aficionado, I have basic TV, but will be updating to HD digital tuners (when I see some good tuners for HD TV and Media Center, after using it will never use any cable company box)for over the air free HD TV.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21074119 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:56:56 EDT Re: Verizon FIOS TV will go down 09-08-08 unless I go digital!!! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21073954 afiggatt :
said by zacojam See Profile :

said by Nextstep See Profile :

Then again I might go to Time Warner if they still have analog cable.
But why? By next February you will need one...so why not now and get it over with?
Sigh. The analog shutdown next February 17, 2009 only applies to full power broadcast stations. Does not apply to analog cable systems - which may go digital, but that is the decision of the local cable franchise.

But how could anyone miss the news that Verizon was going all digital if they read this forum at all? It has been a dominant topic since last April when Verizon started the process. A DCT700 STB will get a lot more SD channels than just the 2-49 channel set.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21073954 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:18:24 EDT Re: Verizon FIOS TV will go down 09-08-08 unless I go digital!!! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21073901 Maestr0 : Digital adapter is just a fancy name for a no frills cable box.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21073901 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:06:50 EDT Re: Verizon FIOS TV will go down 09-08-08 unless I go digital!!! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21073809 Nextstep : Your right I will call them first thing tomorrow morning when they open.

I knew it was coming but I must have read it wrong and didn't catch the part about Verizon getting me free digital adapters.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21073809 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:46:17 EDT Re: Verizon FIOS TV will go down 09-08-08 unless I go digital!!! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21073792 Meester_Serg : (sigh)

How Do I Receive Digital Broadcasts If I Subscribe To Cable Or Satellite?

If you receive cable or satellite television service, contact your cable or satellite provider about any additional components, such as a digital set-top box, that you may need to watch digital broadcast programming. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21073792 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:42:00 EDT Re: Verizon FIOS TV will go down 09-08-08 unless I go digital!!! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21073766 zacojam :
said by Nextstep See Profile :

Then again I might go to Time Warner if they still have analog cable.
But why? By next February you will need one...so why not now and get it over with?

»www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/digitaltv.html]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21073766 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:36:25 EDT Re: Verizon FIOS TV will go down 09-08-08 unless I go digital!!! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21073716 darcilicious : Yes, this is pretty old news :) California is near the end of the list of markets going all digital.

Quick, get your digital converters while their free :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21073716 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:28:02 EDT Verizon FIOS TV will go down 09-08-08 unless I go digital!!! http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21073688 Nextstep : Anyone else received a letter stating that in order to continue to receive FIOS TV the suscriber needs to get a DIGITAL TV or a digital converter from Verizon.

OOOPS!!!! I forgot! looks like I will be with out TV for a few days...

The letter states if I have a Verizon tv box or cable card I wont affected. I only have the basic over the air package for $14 a month. (I know... people die for FIOS yet I only use it for basic, most TV shows come under the basic channels)

It staes I can get FREE digital convertors until 09-11-08. I am thinking if I might get to keep the FREE digital adapters to use on my Vista Media center PC with 2 analog TV tuner cards. If I can keep them they will be nice until I can buy DIGITAL tuners for use with Vista Media Center.

Then again I might go to Time Warner if they still have analog cable.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21073688 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:23:23 EDT