said by Agent 86 :
"I'm not completely sure, but I don't think so."
It would surprise me if it were not the case that every channels was available in digital.
You probably can't answer this, but what is the main reason for not offering more analog channels? Bandwidth? Theft of service concerns? (On the bandwidth subject, why do the ONTs only support 860Mhz? Why not at least 1Ghz, if not higher?)
I'm really not sure about the availability of the analog channels in digital format, however, they are carried by fiber optics all the way from the Super Head End until they reach the ONT. Therefore, there isn't any signal degradation until it reaches your home coaxial network.
Service theft, I believe, is the reasoning behind the limited amount of analog channels. Please note that for some reason, there are about twice as many channels available in greenfield areas. (places with no copper) I think it's up to around 60 for the basic.
As for the question regarding the ONTs being topped out at 865 Mhz, well, that's simple. Higher frequencies attenuate much faster, and therefore are less stable at the approx 18 dBmv coming out of the ONT. In the future, the ONT will contain a NIM as well, hopefully eliminating the need for CAT5. The NIM operates at 900 Mhz thru 1.5 Ghz and screams at around 60 dBmv. I hope that answers your questions.
