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Re: Bright House HD Channel Anticipation Thread (Q1-2013)

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The Indianapolis notice had nothing new except TV Guide Network being re-named TVGN on March 18 and the G$ to Esquire re-branding on April 22.

Orlando notice had the same including the WFTV expiration tomorrow although it has been quiet and...............

Were getting TV Japan HD (International Premium Channel) on channel 1991 on or after Tuesday March 5 which means next Tuesday. This is in addition to getting Military Channel HD and EWTN En Espanol HD the same date.

It is possible a deal was reached for TV Japan since were getting the HD channel as sometimes they take an extra month to get removed from the deals.

While most of us do not have TV Japan at all, at least we remove the channel from the possibilities list via Time Warner Cable but it also is scheduled for this current quarter not counting towards Q2.

Given how we now get about 3 HD channels per quarter, even with the carriage deals drying up, it increases the chances we all might get something we want next quarter.

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When will the Tampa Bay market get CNN International? Orlando market already has it. How come Tampa Bay doesn't have it as well?

Not sure. They are trying to make a more unified lineup for all systems but more specifically the Orlando and Tampa Bay divisions.

You should ask Gary to put in a request for CNN International for you.

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Indianapolis Legal Notice

Nothing really new in the Indiana notice

NOTICE TO BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORK CUSTOMERS This notice is to inform our Bright House Networks customers of upcoming changes to their cable programming lineup. From time to time our agreements with cable channels and television stations come up for renewal. While we do not anticipate any loss or disruption of service, regulations require us to notify you of the possibility of losing programming. Therefore, please be advised that our agreements with E!, Encore, Encore Action, Encore Drama, Encore Family, Encore Family West, Encore Love, Encore Suspense, Encore West, Encore Westerns, GolTV, IFC, MC (channels 925-970), NHL Center Ice, NHL Network, Smithsonian, Starz, Starz Cinema, Starz Edge, Starz in Black, Starz Kids & Family, Style, WE and Youtoo remain in effect on a month-to-month basis, but we may have to cease carriage in all formats if our authority to continue is withheld. Additionally, our agreements with Lifetime, Lifetime Movie Network and Lifetime Real Women expire on March 31, 2013 and we may have to cease carriage in all formats if our authority to continue is withheld. We are working diligently at this time to come to acceptable and fair terms with all of these channels. Effective May 1, 2013 , the following channel will no longer be available in analog format but will continue to be available in digital format: Speed ChannelChannel 62 Customers who do not have a digital set-top box may contact Bright House Networks to obtain a digital set-top box or similar device to view this programming. Effective April 17, 2013 , the following channel will move its location in the channel line-up: HD Events From Channel 1787 TO Channel 1774 Effective June 1, 2013 , the Digital Access tier of video service will no longer be available. Customers who currently subscribe to Digital Access must contact Bright House Networks to change their service level prior to June 1st. Please contact Bright House Networks at 1-855-222-0102 for more information. For more information on Bright House Networks programming, please call 1-800-753-2253 or visit our website at www.brighthouse.com (S - 3/29/13 - 6048874) - 03/29

We could find something out on WFTV or maybe there is a local thing but this notice looks like it will be a wash. No sign of G4 (soon to be Esquire) and TVGN on the MTM's but it usually takes an extra month or two for them to appear on Bright House notices.

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Orlando Notice

We have our Legal Notice and no new HD or Month to Month agreement changes including WFTV re-trans still not being settled.

Here are some changes though........

Effective May 1: Zap2it will move to analog channel 97 across Central Florida.

Effective May 1: The following channels will no longer be available in analog but will remain in digital format

Speed Channel 32
C-Span Channel 97
CMT Channel 71

We do have a slight change on the SD front

On May 1, Liquidation Channel 216 will no longer be available and will be replaced by Shop Zeal 8.

It sucks not to have new HD announced and even something off of the month to month deals but the possibility list is drying up.

A new Starz deal needs to get done for more Starz/Encore/Plex HD, IFC/WE could be holding up Sundance HD and E!/Style/Sprout could be holding up Chiller HD.

We know the first is true but if the later ones are, the pickings are very, very, slim.

So, unless they want to add a new service like RFD-TV, NUVO, Halogen or something like that, were probably looking at those pac 12 Regional Channels, possibly those delayed sports channels TWC was going to add in Kansas and Kentucky, New Spanish-Language channels or maybe Aspire HD and Pentagon Channel HD if they are available.

CNN International HD might be the best bet though if it's out.

Regardless, we need to see some deals get done as I really want my Chiller HD, would like Sundance HD off my list and more HD for my Movie Pass.

Let's get some deals done TWC.

I might start a new thread for the 2nd quarter next month.

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I like RFD-TV but I also grew up with it

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Some BHN systems have the SD version but only Bakersfield has it in HD.

I bet you push for it to be added like I do for things I want.

One edge you have is your on the inside.

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Hopefully, they will add it for you and we will get more goodies this year.

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Hi HD...is this info true that the Speed Channel (32) is being dropped from the basic/analog lineup. I live in Seminole County 32714. I've not seen this notice before.

If so, I'll be major

Yeah and it sucks . My son watches the Camping World Series and he's quite bummed about it.

Hey Nayan...did you see it the notice in the paper or with your bill? I happed to stumble across this site and read about it now.

It was in the monthly legal notice they publish in the Orlando Sentinel and Florida Today.