Topic '[OOL] Optimum Online Only and basic cable' in forum 'OptimumOnline' - dslreports.com

Re: [OOL] Optimum Online Only and basic cable

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 22:24:40 EDT

RemyM posted : The only Cablevision systems that currently need a box to get broadcast basic are The Bronx and Brooklyn. All other systems can get it with a digital TV with a QAM tuner.

Re: [OOL] Optimum Online Only and basic cable

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 18:46:43 EDT

Stevies3 posted : I live in Woodbury, Long Island. Do I need a box If I have a QAM enabled TV? I'm pretty sure Samsung sets are QAM enabled.

Re: [OOL] Optimum Online Only and basic cable

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:58:04 EDT

DownTheShore posted : I've got OOL and basic cable for my local channels, and I have a Roku box for everything else.

I can watch movies via my Amazon Prime subscription (or subscribe to Netflix if I want) on it, and I use the Playon Premium and Plex channels in addition to all the channels the Roku provides to watch almost anything I want. The caveat is that the majority of the channels are not live - with the exception of the international news channels, many of which are broadcast live in English - but it doesn't really matter because you just access the episodes you want to watch of most shows you want.
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Re: [OOL] Optimum Online Only and basic cable

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:27:55 EDT

anon posted : Call and cancel your TV and/or phone, and they'll likely offer you another deal.

OOL only is $55/month.

Re: [OOL] Optimum Online Only and basic cable

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:26:51 EDT

RemyM posted :

said by majortom1029:

said by limegrass69:

said by majortom1029:

Didn't they make it so a cablebox is needed even for basic cable?

Depends where you live. In Bronx/Brooklyn you need a box or CableCard device for every screen. Most everywhere else, you can get broadcast basic channels with a digital TV set. Anything above broadcast basic requires a box or CableCard in those areas.

I live in brookhaven on long island and I need a box for everything including basic cable.

You wouldn't if your TV had a QAM tuner.

Re: [OOL] Optimum Online Only and basic cable

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:57:58 EDT

majortom1029 posted :

said by limegrass69:

said by majortom1029:

Didn't they make it so a cablebox is needed even for basic cable?

I live in brookhaven on long island and I need a box for everything including basic cable.

Re: [OOL] Optimum Online Only and basic cable

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:56:12 EDT

limegrass69 posted :

said by majortom1029:

Didn't they make it so a cablebox is needed even for basic cable?

Re: [OOL] Optimum Online Only and basic cable

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:49:39 EDT

majortom1029 posted : Didn't they make it so a cablebox is needed even for basic cable?

Re: [OOL] Optimum Online Only and basic cable

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:36:21 EDT

sff posted : Sometimes they don't put a trap on immediately. They wait about a month. Then they figure you will get addicted. So when they put the trap on, you will call and order TV service.

Re: [OOL] Optimum Online Only and basic cable

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:01:05 EDT

OdinFaktor posted : Cut TV and phone here. Kept OOL broadband only (netflix, amazon, etc.). I use an antenna to receive local broadcast channels (they installed video trap outside). Works as expected. My broadband usage has gone up of course (due to netflix mainly).

Re: [OOL] Optimum Online Only and basic cable

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:29:42 EDT

xirian posted : if theres no video trap on the line and your tv has a QAM tuner, then you would get local channels. But there should be a trap unless you also subscribe to basic cable, which is $15.52 a month.

Re: [OOL] Optimum Online Only and basic cable

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:48:36 EDT

radioguinea posted :

said by limegrass69:

1) They'll eventually put a video trap on your line.
2) Using services that you don't pay for is called "theft of service"

Oh I understand, and I fully dont expect it to work. I was just curious. My wife and I barely watch live TV anymore so when our Promo is up if they dont do anything for us we may just use Internet only (we use netflix, amazon instant, ect.)

Re: [OOL] Optimum Online Only and basic cable

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:30:56 EDT

limegrass69 posted : 1) They'll eventually put a video trap on your line.
2) Using services that you don't pay for is called "theft of service"

Re: [OOL] Optimum Online Only and basic cable

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:26:54 EDT

dm145 posted : yes if the coax is connect to an antenna

[OOL] Optimum Online Only and basic cable

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:19:16 EDT

radioguinea posted : quick question to anyone that has OOL only (no tv/phone). I'm thinking of doing this when my promotion is up. Using just coax into your tv and using the tv digital tuner can you still see some of the basic channels (2,4,7,ect.) even if you dont subscribe to TV at all?