 cchhat01Dr. Zoidberg
join:2001-05-01
Elmhurst, NY
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Re: [CATV] RCN to Encrypt Basic Cable, Boxes Needed on ALL TVs e What about NYC? Is this also the case for NYC. I see that locals channels (NBC/ABC/PBS/FOX/CBS) are not listed to be encrypted.
Whats happening in my area?
I only have cable internet. I've often taken the cable that comes into my house and put in a splitter to hook it up directly into the TV (however at the moment its just my cable modem due to speed issues).
Are locals going away altogether in NYC also?
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 rcnmanJason NealisPremium,VIP
join:2003-05-02
Herndon, VA
kudos:11 | said by cchhat01:What about NYC? Is this also the case for NYC. I see that locals channels (NBC/ABC/PBS/FOX/CBS) are not listed to be encrypted.
Whats happening in my area?
I only have cable internet. I've often taken the cable that comes into my house and put in a splitter to hook it up directly into the TV (however at the moment its just my cable modem due to speed issues).
Are locals going away altogether in NYC also?
Yes, this would apply for NYC as well.. Is this particular case you would need to purchase a limited basic video package in order to have access to RCN Video. If you are currently purchasing only Internet that does not include video.
The Spreadsheets people have been referring to are inaccurate, well at least Chicago is. The others are a reflection of today and not when encryption kicks in. Those will be updated today.
-Jason Nealis
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| Jason, could you please answer the question on what type of cable box will be given to the current subscribers? Will it be HD or SD? How many "free" in the first year? When RCN switched to all digital, it was stated that the first SD box would be free. There was never a mention of it only being a limited amount of time. And we all saw that "free" box go away.
And this is all on top of the recent price hikes. Somethings got to give. |
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Sorry but it's because of people like u that rcn is encrypting basic channels. When you split your signal to watch tv channels u don't pay for that's considered theft of service. That causes loss of revenue for rcn , increased prices for paying customers, and loss of features that many PAYING customers have enjoyed for years. Now everyone suffers!
said by cchhat01:What about NYC? Is this also the case for NYC. I see that locals channels (NBC/ABC/PBS/FOX/CBS) are not listed to be encrypted.
Whats happening in my area?
I only have cable internet. I've often taken the cable that comes into my house and put in a splitter to hook it up directly into the TV (however at the moment its just my cable modem due to speed issues).
Are locals going away altogether in NYC also?
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