TV Guide Network chnl being removed in Mediacom http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r22047528 en Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:52:10 EDT Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:52:10 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22618891 IowaStudent : Can you give us anytime table when ALL of the non-local analog will be removed? while I enjoy the "free channels" I get now they aren't necessary and, I'd rather see DOCSIS 3 and more HD
(So when I'm done with school I can get the VIP pack and an HD DVR)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22618891 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:45:11 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22618648 thedragonmas : my thought exactly. we could use that channel for say, pbsHD]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22618648 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:52:31 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22618475 Anonymous : Why would anyone care about that channel? They should not waste bandwidth on stuff like that.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22618475 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:00:54 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22618429 thedragonmas : i hate to drag this up but, i just checkd the messages on my DCT. got a notice that tv guide network will be add'd to "digital plus" here by july 14th]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22618429 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:50:56 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22491463 heyreff : Subject: MediaCom removal of FREE TV Guide/Guide Plus+ channel listing

MediaCom in Huntsville, Alabama removed their TV Guide channel in April 2009. This action was a result of adding "new & improved" equipment for the digital transformation, PLUS MediaCom wants customers to purchase a package with their new TV Guide. However, during the equipment upgrade, the embedded channel listing used by some users was discontinued. Home use appliances sold over recent years such as TVs, VCRs, recordable DVD machines, DVRs, etc. have the ability to view and easly record TV programming from a FREE embeded signal as part of TV Guide/Guide Plus+ (a TV Guide listing can be seen with the touch of a button and recording options available). Without the embedded TV Guide/Guide Plus+ listing, many users could not easly view & record programming. If you are in this situation, PLEASE notify your local MediaCom office and complain that your equipment is no longer receiving the embedded TV Guide/Guide Plus+ listing. You will be given some lip by the representative, but be persistent until they locate a technical person who can answer your complaint.

Since April, I have been visiting my local MediaCom office and inquiring about the TV Guide/Guide Plus+ listing. I had concluded that MediaCom was trying to force me to purchase a package in which the new MediaCom TV Guide resides (MediaCom tech support said I would require a $7.95/month box plus another $$$ package). Today (June 3) I was finally told that my research was correct and the FREE TV Guide/Guide Plus+ used to be embedded in the CBS affiliate channel (sometimes embeded in PBS channel). The local MediaCom manager advised me that ALL MediaCom regions are affected by this and will require another equipment upgrade in order to allow customers to receive the FREE TV Guide/Guide Plus+ channel listing. No timeline was given on when the equipment upgrade would take place, however I was told that MediaCom will probably make the change eventually.

Again, if you are a cable TV subscriber (especially MediaCom) and you are in this situation, contact your local cable office. The more complaints the office receives, the quicker action will take place. If you are a MediaCom customer in Huntsville, AL, contact Tommy at the MediaCom office (123 Ware Drive Northeast).

Good luck! Jeff

reffroe@hotmail.com]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22491463 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:24:00 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22317072 BlackHole : its amazing to listen to the subscribers who are upset about this channel being removed! - didnt think this thread would get that much pub either! :P]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22317072 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:10:19 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22265948 danawhitaker : "Not sure why people are complaining. It's not a money issue why they removed the channel. It's an old outdated channel. Once you get digital you don't need it. Removing the channel also opens up room for some HD channels. People just need to let go."

People are complaining because not everyone has digital and even among people who *have* digital, not every TV in their house has digital. And that's funny, because they've yanked several channels off the analog listings lately, yet I haven't seen any new HD channels pop up. Do I think this particular instance was a money grab? No. The channel itself is changing formats. So I don't really care about keeping it if it's not going to be what it was. But almost once a day I've forgotten it's not there anymore and turn to it to find something on when I'm using one of the two TVs in our house that doesn't have a digital box. While I know what times my favorite shows are on, I don't always know what random programming is on the various other channels and am not always near a computer to browse nor patient enough to sit through commercials on various channels trying to figure out what is.

Just upgrading to digital to be able to use a digital box is *barely* worth the extra money. You're locked out of most of the channels unless you of course subscribe to yet another programming option, which they don't like to tell you. Most of the "good" digital channels are on this tier, so making that upgrade, AND on every TV, is a significant cost increase per month. I've only done it to have access to the HD channels, and only on one TV. And I don't have the extra digital programming because I can live without it.
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said by Mary Lynn :

how are we suppose to see what is on the channels, if you take the TV GUIDE off????
Again, TV Guide going away was TV Guide changing itself...

However... one would think that there would have been options for them to replace it with. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22256158 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:40:40 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22256139 anon : how are we suppose to see what is on the channels, if you take the TV GUIDE off???? we pay enough each month for cable and keep getting less and less for our $$$$$$$.
yea, we have other options, BUT this is right in front of our eyes and then you take it away!!! alot of people don't have the capability of going to the computer to check on the TV GUIDE schedule......this is a BIG MISTAKE......please reconsider!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22256139 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:35:26 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22251424 lotusracer :
said by alarson83 See Profile :

god forbid mediacom do whats in the best interest of the customer.
C'mon, they lighten your wallet every month don't they? :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22251424 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:20:33 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22250532 alarson83 : god forbid mediacom do whats in the best interest of the customer.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22250532 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:59:46 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22249910 drslash :
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Also we don't provide support for clear QAM.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22248866 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:50:46 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22248734 lotusracer :
said by Anonymous See Profile :

Something like that. I prefer dealing with it the way we currently do it.
Gee, a lot of us customers prefer things the way we currently do it... ie, analog with no converter.... and you tell us:
said by Anonymous See Profile :

Digital channels are slowly taking over. Analog ones are slowly going away. You can't make everyone happy but the fact is more people are accepting the fact that analog won't be around for too long.
Hmmmmm.... :(]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22248734 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:24:33 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22248363 Anonymous : Something like that. I prefer dealing with it the way we currently do it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22248363 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:24:20 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22247364 WhatHappened :
said by Anonymous See Profile :

I am not for clear QAM and Mediacom losing revenue is not the reason why.
Let me guess, you work for Mediacom and don't want to field customer questions about clear QAM reception.

If Mediacom does it correctly and and sends friendly channel assignment with the Clear QAM channels the customer confusion should be next to nothing. The clear QAM is so difficult now because you have to tune by cable frequency and sub-channel and when Mediacom shuffles things around you have to rescan to find the channels again.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22247364 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:51:13 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22245900 alarson83 :
said by garn91 See Profile :

It's not a Mediacom decision. TV Guide was bought out and the new owners decided to take the channel in a different direction.

As I read in a Springfield, MO newspaper article, the scrolling guide was termed "antiquated" by one Mediacom offical and if over half of Mediacom's subscribers in SW Missouri have digital, i'm guessing the number in Mediacom's largest market (Iowa) is much higher.

There are other alternatives out there for TV listings, it's not Mediacom's problem that you chose not to use one of the alternatives.
I can completely understand that. It still irritates me that mediacom charges for it through the 'digital gateway'.. something that should be included in the cost of cable. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22245900 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:50:23 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22245892 drslash : I am the first to agree that technology changes and viewing habits change. I just find it a bit ridiculous that a technology company can't or won't provide a channel guide on the TV service itself no matter what tier you are subscribed to. A technology based company that lacks innovation and skills to execute something like this is lame.

Sorry about the rant. When there are bi annual rate increases at a much higher rate than inflation, I feel the rant is justified.
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said by d323 :

I am very disappointed that the tv guide channel is gone. I used it alot to see what was on in the middle of a show. I also liked some of the shows that aired on it as well. The tv guide magazine is very incomplete in its listings, the local newspaper is somewhat complete but then I have to pay extra to get tv listings, running to the computer to see what is on is not convenient especially those people who do not have internet (think of the senior citizens). Why can't they leave the tv guide channel on or some form of it for those that do not have the digital cable and just scroll channels 2-78... :hmm:
It's not a Mediacom decision. TV Guide was bought out and the new owners decided to take the channel in a different direction.

As I read in a Springfield, MO newspaper article, the scrolling guide was termed "antiquated" by one Mediacom offical and if over half of Mediacom's subscribers in SW Missouri have digital, i'm guessing the number in Mediacom's largest market (Iowa) is much higher.

There are other alternatives out there for TV listings, it's not Mediacom's problem that you chose not to use one of the alternatives.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22245796 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:33:54 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22243600 anon : I am very disappointed that the tv guide channel is gone. I used it alot to see what was on in the middle of a show. I also liked some of the shows that aired on it as well. The tv guide magazine is very incomplete in its listings, the local newspaper is somewhat complete but then I have to pay extra to get tv listings, running to the computer to see what is on is not convenient especially those people who do not have internet (think of the senior citizens). Why can't they leave the tv guide channel on or some form of it for those that do not have the digital cable and just scroll channels 2-78... :hmm:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22243600 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:38:05 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22239494 talligewi62 : Not all of KY is digital, I’m not and I live in Upton, KY (42784).
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said by Anonymous See Profile :

I am not for clear QAM and Mediacom losing revenue is not the reason why.
do tell why not then? It seems the most logical thing to do.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22238128 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:11:25 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22238115 Anonymous : I am not for clear QAM and Mediacom losing revenue is not the reason why.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22238115 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:08:39 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22238047 alarson83 :
said by wth See Profile :

As for clear qam, I'd look for Mediacom to go that route next year for all the family cable channels, as it would be a good way for cable to compete with satellite, as long as you got a HDTV w/qam tuner.
we can all hope. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22238047 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:55:20 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22237998 wth : As for clear qam, I'd look for Mediacom to go that route next year for all the family cable channels, as it would be a good way for cable to compete with satellite, as long as you got a HDTV w/qam tuner.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22237998 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:43:51 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22237972 wth :
said by alarson83 See Profile :

for an HD box as well? HD boxes in des moines are $6
$3/month charge for my DVR box or any box in Iowa City. Don't forget, you have to pay the DVR service of $9.95/month on top of the $3. It's billed out as "DVR Reciever - Primary"]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22237972 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:38:36 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22237544 anon : Interesting, seems I'm not alone here. I wrote a letter to my local Cable board to suggest exactly this, they ignored it and didn't even bother with a reply. I'd suggest you do the same. They can write up that specific packages should be in Clear QAM for next contract negation. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22237544 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:17:28 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22234139 danawhitaker : "Its also pretty ridiculous that they get rid of the tv guide channel, so the only way to get it is to get it through their 'digital gateway'."

Newsflash guys. TV GUIDE CHANNEL is getting rid of itself and Mediacom is doing us the favor of getting rid of what's about to become a garbage channel. The channel will no longer exist in its current format. That wasn't clear at the beginning of this thread when it was first announced, but now it's been known for a while that the channel is being revamped.
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said by poolShark See Profile :

said by Anonymous See Profile :

Seriously why would cable cos decide to go clear QAM and lose revenue?

Why?
Why not go Clear QAM? I remember a time when TVs weren't cable ready, because they had a dial that only went from channel 2 to 13 and you needed a little box to get all the cable channels. When the person bought a new "cable ready" TV, then they didn't need that box any longer. With cable all digital and using clear QAM, you have the same situation. A person could do away with the cable box when they upgrade their TV to a new QAM capable - "digital cable ready" - TV. Cable companies could still use filters just like they do now to control what channels the customer receives.
Exactly. One of my tvs has a qam tuner. I'd love to drop that cable box and knock $10 off my bill. Only reason its not is pure profit by mediacom. Were there competition, that might be ok, but mediacom (just like other cable companies) maintains a monopoly wherever they are.

Its also pretty ridiculous that they get rid of the tv guide channel, so the only way to get it is to get it through their 'digital gateway'.

The digital gateway thing bugs me to no end, its the ultimate in hidden fees. Either charge more for the box (since there's nobody that has a box without a DG) or just drop the digital gateway entirely. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22232276 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:36:58 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22231644 poolShark :
said by Anonymous See Profile :

Seriously why would cable cos decide to go clear QAM and lose revenue?

Why?
Why not go Clear QAM? I remember a time when TVs weren't cable ready, because they had a dial that only went from channel 2 to 13 and you needed a little box to get all the cable channels. When the person bought a new "cable ready" TV, then they didn't need that box any longer. With cable all digital and using clear QAM, you have the same situation. A person could do away with the cable box when they upgrade their TV to a new QAM capable - "digital cable ready" - TV. Cable companies could still use filters just like they do now to control what channels the customer receives.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22231644 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:38:37 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22231601 lotusracer :
said by Anonymous See Profile :

Seriously why would cable cos decide to go clear QAM and lose revenue?
If no set top boxes are required, they have to invest less money in equipment. Sure, it cuts down on potential equipment rental income.... but there are a lot of people who don't want a set top box!

Why not make life simpler and happier for your customers?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22231601 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:30:50 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22231412 Anonymous : Seriously why would cable cos decide to go clear QAM and lose revenue?

Why?

If satellite companies can do it and people don't mind why would cable cos decide not to get additional revenue? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22231412 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:53:55 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22229100 anon : Apparently humor is over their heads too.

"Complimicated" is "Complicated" but with a few extra letters because we all know that cable techs are great spellers.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22229100 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:57:18 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22228983 Anonymous :
said by OldCableGuy1 :

So then put the channels in the clear on QAM and let people with TVs with digital tuners continue to get the channels without having to rent a box.

But no, that might hurt the little cable guys minds since they can't figure out the complimicated QAM or CableCards...
"complimicated "?

I see...

:uhh:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22228983 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:37:38 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22228104 anon : So then put the channels in the clear on QAM and let people with TVs with digital tuners continue to get the channels without having to rent a box.

But no, that might hurt the little cable guys minds since they can't figure out the complimicated QAM or CableCards... ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22228104 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:54:59 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22227017 anon : You know the really funny part? There are area's of mediacom that are already all digital(ky,ms,ca,az). As in every customer has a digital tv/cable card/set top box. Sooner or later I'm sure Ia will be all digital.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22227017 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:52:16 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22215515 Anonymous :
said by implode :

NO, I want mediacom to give me a good value for my money...jacking all the channels and rewarding digital only subs isn't doing that. :huh:
Digital channels are slowly taking over. Analog ones are slowly going away. You can't make everyone happy but the fact is more people are accepting the fact that analog won't be around for too long.

Also digital channels are a much more efficient way to utilize available bandwidth so people can get more channels. So MSOs can provide more channels (both SD and HD) with the existing hardware.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22215515 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:37:41 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22215093 anon : NO, I want mediacom to give me a good value for my money...jacking all the channels and rewarding digital only subs isn't doing that. :huh:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22215093 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:19:16 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22212424 wardfan :
said by implode :

Mediacom is so greed this goes along with jacking all the public programming, ion, several other channels...wouldn;t it me nice to gain a channel for free now and then? instead of paying for less, more and more.
So you want Mediacom to stop being a company and be more like IPTV? You'd get 1 channel!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22212424 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:24:09 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22212418 wardfan :
said by danawhitaker See Profile :

If the channel wasn't revamping, I'd suspect it was a ploy to push people to digital. But that's not the case.
Probably not, it's just one of those TOTALLY USELESS channels that they don't have a need to carry when they need to open up bandwith.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22212418 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:22:29 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22212203 danawhitaker : The channel is becoming an obsolescence whether we like it or not and regardless of whether people have digital cable. Even though I'm sorry it will be removed, the majority of users probably don't utilize the channel, and do so infrequently enough to make any advertising and programming they do virtually useless. I was upset at hearing it was being dropped until I read the article about the channel itself undergoing a revamp. Good riddance in that case.

I mainly liked it because of circumstances under which I need to use it. Given the average person's viewing habits, there are much better methods using interactive programming guides with digital cable or online substitutes. Hell, even the newspaper is faster if you want to check a *specific* channel's contents.

If the channel wasn't revamping, I'd suspect it was a ploy to push people to digital. But that's not the case.
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said by Ray J :

I've had cable for over 20 years and every provider (until now) has provided a listing channel. This is a rediculous and mean spirited way to make customers switch to digital. It's all about money NOT service.
Yep, the sole purpose why TV Guide was sold and the new owners decide to re-launch the TV Guide channel as a general entertainment channel was to make Ray J mad.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22210035 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:43:05 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22209683 anon : I've had cable for over 20 years and every provider (until now) has provided a listing channel. This is a rediculous and mean spirited way to make customers switch to digital. It's all about money NOT service.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22209683 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:46:16 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22198709 anon : I agree with Dana, it's too inconvenient (with sleeping baby in arms) to get on the pc to check what's on. I found it really useful.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22198709 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:28:06 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22191003 garn91 : Looks like TV Guide Channel is jumping the shark and being relaunched as a "general entertainment" network and completely getting rid of the scrolling guide.

»www.tvweek.com/news/2009/04/tv_g···anda.php]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22191003 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:27:42 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22109012 Bierboy :
said by BlackHole See Profile :

You can also use www.mediacomtoday.com/tv
That's not up-to-date. I wouldn't rely on it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22109012 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 02:00:10 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22108810 mattmag :

I don't believe this area has ever had the TV Guide channel.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22108810 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:33:59 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22102410 anon : The TV network is really convenient. The TV guide is not as complete as the TV network! I subscribe to the TV guide and find it to be lacking in listings...such as day time and weekend viewing; and evenings after 10:00 pm. BOO HOO!!!! ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22102410 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:13:57 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22081435 BlackHole : Not everyone has a cable box - most people have family cable (basic and exp'd basic) and have the service plugged right into their television so no guide except the tv guide channel! :(]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22081435 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:25:40 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22081434 lotusracer :
said by implode :

Mediacom is so greed this goes along with jacking all the public programming, ion, several other channels...wouldn;t it me nice to gain a channel for free now and then? instead of paying for less, more and more.
Obviously, they deserve to make a profit... however, as they drop channels and/or raise prices, the service becomes less affordable and people decide to drop it. Their profit drops again and the circle begins again. Prices need to go up more, causing more to drop the service.

When they start dropping the analog channels I like to watch, forcing me to switch to digital, soon afterward, they will loose me as both a cable and internet customer. I've carried the cable tv service since 1994 and the internet since 1998.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22081434 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:25:01 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22081168 anon : I haven't used that channel in years anyway. The problem I had with it is that they started adding all kinds of premium channels and other junk to the list and it got to the point where it would take a really long time to get back to the start of the list if all you had was basic cable.

I may be mistaken but doesn't everyone who has channels higher than basic cable already have a cable box with a much better integrated show listing that they can look at anytime they want?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22081168 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:00:21 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22076429 anon : If TV Guide going away gives me more than my current 2 HD...then by all means, take it away.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22076429 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:24:50 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22057220 BlackHole : cant completely call it greed when you're negotiating with someone who wants more than you can afford or your able to pay. Companies don't agree on the cost, sorry, you gotta go.

I agree its not fair to the consumer, and we'd all love them to lower our bill b/c something is now missing or not available anymore, but its not gonna happen.

Add some more HD channels and i'll be happier! :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22057220 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:44:52 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22055677 anon : Mediacom is so greed this goes along with jacking all the public programming, ion, several other channels...wouldn;t it me nice to gain a channel for free now and then? instead of paying for less, more and more.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22055677 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:53:36 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22053639 danawhitaker : Sigh. Great. This channel is great for me when I'm putting my daughter to sleep because I can't get up and go to the computer to see what's on. And it beats flipping through every channel because most of them have commercials so you can't even see what's actually on without waiting anyway. It's a slow scroll, yes, but it beats the alternatives for my uses.

It's also great for "I'm bored, I have no idea what's on, but I don't really want to go to the computer". Of course, it's rather useless for people with digital boxes (which we only have on one of our three TVs). I can see why they're dumping it, because it's completely redundant in that case.
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You're watching Sports Night on CSC so stick around...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22053639 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:28:25 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22051653 wth : »www.zap2it.com/]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22051653 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:48:32 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22050495 BlackHole : You can also use www.mediacomtoday.com/tv ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22050495 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:06:20 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22048438 drWaLLs : More room for HD ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22048438 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:50:38 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22048248 IowaStudent : Much easier to also go to TV Guide.com and punch in a zip.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22048248 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:19:45 EDT Re: TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22047762 Santa Fe : {sniff} Can't say I'm gonna miss it. To me it was annoying as heck. Took forever to scroll thru the channels, I could just use the remote & surf faster. ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22047762 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:55:33 EDT TV Guide Network chnl being removed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22047528 BlackHole : Mediacom has made the decision to no longer carry the TV Guide Network (scrolling guide channel) effective in April 2009. Starting on April 6th, Mediacom will begin removing the TV Guide Network from its line-ups with all systems removing TV Guide Network by April 16th. In most systems a message will appear where the TV Guide Network was located informing customers that this channel is no longer available.

The TV Guide network will be removed from the digital maps on April 16th, but the message will remain on the channel until April 22nd for analog customers. There are no immediate plans to replace the TV Guide Network, although we will be reviewing the future use of this bandwidth for new services including new HD channels.

The primary notification method will be with The Weather Channel Crawls, a crawl on the Mediacom Connections channel and local channel messages. The digital interactive TV Guide in not affected by this change.

This does not include the Western North Carolina area(s).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22047528 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:19:27 EDT