said by RARPSL:How hard is it for them to update the code on the cards BEFORE they hand them out
They get updated when they are connected to the cable system. The cable cards just sit on a shelf in the walk in centers. How would they keep them updated constantly? I imagine they've probably got at least 20 cards in the back at all times, probably more. As it is the cards aren't even fully authorized until you put it into the customer provided equipment, and call the authorization number.