http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r21174514 en Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:37:56 EDT Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:37:56 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21175788 CR123 : As of right now, they need at least a Cat3 run to the modem from the demarc. If you don't have that, they'll run Cat5 to it.

From the modem, an Ethernet patch cable goes into a small Ethernet->Coax converter, which is connected to a(ny) coax jack in the house. The set top boxes have direct coax input.

I should add that coax as the preferred install method is very new - it's stable enough and works in most cases when the installer tests it.

As you can probably infer, I would expect that modem/gateways with the coax converter built in will be available at some point.
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how do i connect the telus box to the internet using coax - does the telus tv have coax input]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21175746 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:39:35 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21175500 CR123 : Indeed, if you are HD capable, your Internet speed is not affected. Call in and ask. I thought I heard that HD profiles were being applied to new SD installs when possible as well, but I could be wrong.

One thing I do know: coax is now the preferred method of installation (utilizing your existing coax). They may still have to run Cat5 to the modem if none exists. If your coax isn't good enough / can't be improved easily, they will run Cat5 to at least one set-top box.
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It is possible to use the existing coax, talk to the tech when they come out.

Depending on how the installation is done moving the box that way would work fine, again - you'd have to talk to the tech.

I forgot.... the 3rd box would be a chargeable rental unit 10.00/mo
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I may work for, but do not necessarily represent the views and beliefs of TELUS Communications.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21174662 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:14:54 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21174663 DCloutier : oh and no, HD is availible only to select people, even TTV in general is availible to select people.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21174663 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:14:54 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21174655 DCloutier : If it be wired than that would be better. Coaxial cable is getting old, and also the coax. lines in your house might be old and have a bad transfer rate. Ethernet lines would be better. Internet doesnt go over coax. for TELUS, it goes over ADSL through the phone line.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21174655 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:13:52 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21174647 chris_j11 : is that HD line readily available if i just ask

i just read that they can use my existing coax cable line to run their internet - i guess they provide a coax cable to ethernet converter box for free

if they will use my cable line, can i just move the telus box from one my room to another room with a cable]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21174647 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:11:46 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21174635 JammerMan79 : if your account has been migrated to the newer order processing and billing system 3 tv's are now available.
1: you must be HD capable
2: you can have either 1 HD and 1 SD box OR 3 SD boxes.
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I may work for, but do not necessarily represent the views and beliefs of TELUS Communications.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21174635 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:09:50 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21174576 DCloutier : If you can get HD TV, or have them apply an HDTV profile (basically faster line speed without HD), then your internet speed will not be affected.

You can only have 2 TV boxes at the moment, not three unless you get a seperate internet line which requires paying for a seperate internet connection and TV connection.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21174576 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:56:52 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21174514 chris_j11 : thinking about telus tv, just a few question
1. are they ever going improve their signal, so that the internet speed does not get affected too much.
2. i guess they will be running ethernet wires all over my house if i want 1 on main floor and 2 on upper floor]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21174514 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:43:35 EDT