Beyond that, I suspect that service through an association works differently than service through Comcast directly.

Does Comcast offer any Phone/TV bundles withOUT the Internet?

I'm asking on behalf of a friend who lives in North Andover and gets just limited basic. Fios is not available in her area.

There dosen't seem to be any on the website but I would assume those checking there would want internet as well. My firiend dosen't.

Does Comcast offer any Phone/TV bundles withOUT the Internet?

I'm asking on behalf of a friend who lives in North Andover and gets just limited basic. Fios is not available in her area.

There dosen't seem to be any on the website but I would assume those checking there would want internet as well. My firiend dosen't.

Yes. I get my ISP through FIOS and left the phone with Comcast.

Just have her call CS and tell them that is what she wants.

Not sure if there is a minimum requirement to have a digital package since I was keeping mine to also get the phone though but I don't see why not.

Is this caller ID showing up on the TV screen a new thing they're trying out or is it actually something they're throwing in free of charge??

FYI

30 new HD channels launched in the Newport area. Just a perk of going all Digital.

Is this caller ID showing up on the TV screen a new thing they're trying out or is it actually something they're throwing in free of charge??

Free of charge IF you have all 3 products

FYI

30 new HD channels launched in the Newport area. Just a perk of going all Digital.

rub it in...Chelmsford's not even on the list yet.

-Ken

OK, so the last group had Cambridge, but not the adjoining community of Watertown. L Supreme, do you have any idea of whether Watertown will be this year, or bringing up the rear in 2010?

OK, so the last group had Cambridge, but not the adjoining community of Watertown. L Supreme, do you have any idea of whether Watertown will be this year, or bringing up the rear in 2010?

I will only confirm anything once the notification has been sent out, sorry.

rub it in...Chelmsford's not even on the list yet.

-Ken

Ugh...I'm right there with you.

Brockton area starting to get letters, Nov 10 goes all digital.

Has there been any word on southern NH (Nashua)?

Brockton area starting to get letters, Nov 10 goes all digital.
Same letter in Hanson today.

Beyond that, I suspect that service through an association works differently than service through Comcast directly.

Not so, according to Comcast. I talked to them directly. Std channel pkg like I get at home but with a 'discount' for # of cottages and months of non-service.

Same letter in Hanson today.

L supreme,

Can you give us the November list since letters are now going out ?

-Ken

L supreme,

Can you give us the November list since letters are now going out ?

-Ken

Attleboro, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Dighton, East Bridgewater, Easton, Hanson, Holbrook, Mansfield, North Attleboro, Norton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, Stoughton, Swansea, Taunton, West Bridgewater & Whitman


Andover, Lawrence, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Methuen, North Andover & North Reading

L supreme,

Can you give us the November list since letters are now going out ?

-Ken
Is Concord on the same headend as chelmsford?

Is Concord on the same headend as chelmsford?

I don't think so, I'm pretty sure that Lowell, chelmsford, and Tewksbury are on their own head end in lowell.

-Ken

Digital Conversions Boston Area:

June : Newburyport, Newbury, West Newbury, Rowley and Ipswich.

September :Ashland, Bellingham, Blackstone, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Marlboro, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millis & Plainville

October : Arlington, Belmont, Burlington, Cambridge, Lynnfield, MIT, Nahant, Revere, Peabody, Reading, Saugus, Stoneham Wilmington, Winchester & Woburn

November:Attleboro, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Dighton, East Bridgewater, Easton, Hanson, Holbrook, Mansfield, North Attleboro, Norton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, Stoughton, Swansea, Taunton, West Bridgewater & Whitman

Andover, Lawrence, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Methuen, North Andover & North Reading

Is Concord on the same headend as chelmsford?

No

Attleboro, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Dighton, East Bridgewater, Easton, Hanson, Holbrook, Mansfield, North Attleboro, Norton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, Stoughton, Swansea, Taunton, West Bridgewater & Whitman


Andover, Lawrence, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Methuen, North Andover & North Reading

I live in North Attleboro and got the letter this week.

In reading it, I have to admit I'm confused. I have 1 TV with digitial converter/HD DVR - I know I'm fine there. But I have 2 TV's connected to series 2 Tivo's that I have hooked up without converters. Will I need to request converters for the those?

I live in North Attleboro and got the letter this week.

In reading it, I have to admit I'm confused. I have 1 TV with digitial converter/HD DVR - I know I'm fine there. But I have 2 TV's connected to series 2 Tivo's that I have hooked up without converters. Will I need to request converters for the those?

Short answer is yes

I live in North Attleboro and got the letter this week.

In reading it, I have to admit I'm confused. I have 1 TV with digitial converter/HD DVR - I know I'm fine there. But I have 2 TV's connected to series 2 Tivo's that I have hooked up without converters. Will I need to request converters for the those?

I'm no tivo expert (i think bicker1 is) but I found this thread that may be of some help to you

http://tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=412029

-ken

Most importantly, in that thread, is the information about which IR code to use for each DTA.

Free of charge IF you have all 3 products

Any idea when this is going to actually work L Supreme? I set it up on my converter/DVR and computer and neither work (CID100 error). I called Comcast and was told that the code needed to activate this feature isn't in the system yet. I am in Medway.

Has anyone in the MetroWest are gotten one of the new DCX3400 boxes yet? If so, which office did you get it from? I am in Medway and would like to get one for the extra DVR storage, but my nearest Comcast office doesn't have any.

Channel changes coming up in our local area:

Important Notice-Service Chgs Eff 8/18/09: NFL ch265, 715, NFLHD ch853, NHL ch259 & NBA TV ch599 will be added to Digital Classic, Preferred, Deluxe. ESPNews ch248 and MLB ch269 will be added to Sports Entertainment Pkg. A preview of these channels will be available to customers subscribing to these service tiers beg. 7/30/09.

ESPNU will be added to ch286 on Digital Classic, Preferred, Deluxe and Sports Ent Pkg. A preview of ESPNU will be available to customers subscribing to these service tiers beg. 7/16/09. ESPN Classic ch258 will move to the Sports Ent Pkg and will no longer be available with Digital Classic, Preferred, Deluxe. Glad to see that at least we won't be forced by pay for ESPN Classic anymore if we don't want to.

Any idea when this is going to actually work L Supreme? I set it up on my converter/DVR and computer and neither work (CID100 error). I called Comcast and was told that the code needed to activate this feature isn't in the system yet. I am in Medway.

Can't give you an official date, but soon. Its a rolling launch.

Can't give you an official date, but soon. Its a rolling launch.

I called to check on my area--was told that the plan is to activate here during the last week of August.

I called to check on my area--was told that the plan is to activate here during the last week of August.

Just seemed to start working over last weekend here in Cambridge.

Good afternoon...just noticed on my tivo boxes (Motorola) that it has updated to the 1.1 software in the past couple of days. Is there an online changelog or description on what was updated or fixed?

Thanks

hey L Supreme do you have any indication of what the december list might look like?

thanks in advance!

hey L Supreme do you have any indication of what the december list might look like? I think this reply may apply:I will only confirm anything once the notification has been sent out, sorry.

Looks like November for Bristol County. L Supreme, will the HD channels that Boston/Brookline now have mostly be the ones thae burbs get when they get converted to digital for expnanded basic? Will analog bandwidth just go up to 270MHz or up to 450 Mhz on the systems?

ok here's a side question here. I'm looking to cut back on the bills for a few things so most notibly I see cable here....

From what people have been saying I get the idea that the analog cable is getting retired soon (next half year?) is this correct? If it is then there's two tv's that basically aren't going to work in my house. This isn't so much of a big idea but I'm definatly not going to pay another $20 or so ($10 per box) to get stations.

I figure I can cut some of the following
internet modem - it's $3 a month but a modem itself is around $50 (pays for itself within a year and a half.

Cutting hbo - looking at the set up it's adding $15 to the cost and frankly there's a fair amount of other movie channels already there (encour, sundays and IFC)

In terms of the PVR I'm not sure. I was told by the person at the office that the dvr was the only box they had that has a HDMI output..does that sound true? I have a generic analog pvr I could probably use in its place. Having said that is there any free recorders of a pvr that support hdtv (720 or 1080?)

Currently if I scan with the hdtv with the cable directly I pick up analog cable and locals in hd...do you think this might continue? I just ask because if that's the case then getting a cheap hdtv might work well in saving things for the long run.

The odd thing is I think the internet price has actually gone down but the cable keeps going up. do you think they might match any offers from dtv or dish?

ok here's a side question here. I'm looking to cut back on the bills for a few things so most notibly I see cable here....

From what people have been saying I get the idea that the analog cable is getting retired soon (next half year?) is this correct? If it is then there's two tv's that basically aren't going to work in my house. This isn't so much of a big idea but I'm definatly not going to pay another $20 or so ($10 per box) to get stations.

I figure I can cut some of the following
internet modem - it's $3 a month but a modem itself is around $50 (pays for itself within a year and a half.

Cutting hbo - looking at the set up it's adding $15 to the cost and frankly there's a fair amount of other movie channels already there (encour, sundays and IFC)

In terms of the PVR I'm not sure. I was told by the person at the office that the dvr was the only box they had that has a HDMI output..does that sound true? I have a generic analog pvr I could probably use in its place. Having said that is there any free recorders of a pvr that support hdtv (720 or 1080?)

Currently if I scan with the hdtv with the cable directly I pick up analog cable and locals in hd...do you think this might continue? I just ask because if that's the case then getting a cheap hdtv might work well in saving things for the long run.

The odd thing is I think the internet price has actually gone down but the cable keeps going up. do you think they might match any offers from dtv or dish?

Sinc eI assume you already have a box you can only get 2 adapters for free. These adapters will generally get in un encrypted channels but map to proper numbers. For example Ch 200 for Movieplex.

Locals will remain available in HD without encryption. Digital starter will as well but they will not be properly mapped.

If you have their phone you MUST use THEIR modem.

From what people have been saying I get the idea that the analog cable is getting retired soon (next half year?) is this correct?

No, basic/reception/must carry channels will be around in analog form until at least June 2012.


In terms of the PVR I'm not sure. I was told by the person at the office that the dvr was the only box they had that has a HDMI output..does that sound true?

No, the latest 2 series of Moto boxes (DCH & DCX) both have HDMI as well as the new Pace HD box. This is assuming you're in an area that uses Moto boxes, not sure about SA boxes.


Currently if I scan with the hdtv with the cable directly I pick up analog cable and locals in hd...do you think this might continue? I just ask because if that's the case then getting a cheap hdtv might work well in saving things for the long run.

Refer back to my first response about analog being around till 2012.

With regards to HDMI, I have heard of multiple cases where only the DVR boxes had HDMI in certain areas and in those cases, Comcast can remotely disable the DVR functions and the box acts simply as a HD receiver.

Just got an update to the software over the weekend. New features seem to be:

*Saved ON Demand recordings now show up in the TiVo recordings list

*Deleted recordings now show up in the TiVo recordings list under "Recently Deleted"(not sure for how long)

*There is a new option to allow you to add time to live recordings in progress(haven't tried it yet)

Other observations are that it seems pretty stable, and that it seems to have fixed the issue I had where on demand shows would error the first time you tried to play them, then would work fine the 2nd time.

I also heard from a Comcast tech on the phone a while back that this update would allow setting recordings from the internet. I haven't found any evidence of that so far. However, he knew of the other above features and when they were coming about 2-3 months ago so I believe he is a credible source. Anyone find anything else of interest in this update?

Attleboro, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Dighton, East Bridgewater, Easton, Hanson, Holbrook, Mansfield, North Attleboro, Norton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, Stoughton, Swansea, Taunton, West Bridgewater & Whitman


Andover, Lawrence, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Methuen, North Andover & North Reading

All around Randolph, but not including Randolph. Maybe December.

Unfortunately, due to my Comcast promo ending, I have decided to switch to DirecTV for video service at my house. More programming and a better price made it a pretty easy decision. Come next Friday, I will be a DBS customer.

Unfortunately, due to my Comcast promo ending, I have decided to switch to DirecTV for video service at my house. More programming and a better price made it a pretty easy decision. Come next Friday, I will be a DBS customer.


Good Choice:cool:
I dumped cable( for TV) Dec of 1994 and couldn't be happier.
I'm now a Comcast customer for Intrernet Only.
I dumped my landline and isp (FAIRPOINT)Formerly Verizon in NH EWWWWW 2 weeks ago.
So i Guess you will be at the Sister Site to this one?:D
www.dbstalk.com
For all the info you need plus tips etc.:D

FYI, noticed today in Haverhill that universal caller ID is working.

Yup - saw my first on-screen caller id about an hour ago. We often keep our ringer turned down low, so it's a nice feature.

not sure if this is old news but was flipping channels north of boston and found espnu...a good addition...any word on NHL Network of MLB Network in HD north of Boston?

Wish NESN would go into Dolby 2.0 for road games so we can use Dolby ProLogic 2. When in 5.1 for road games, audio only from left and right speakers.

Unfortunately, due to my Comcast promo ending, I have decided to switch to DirecTV for video service at my house. More programming and a better price made it a pretty easy decision. Come next Friday, I will be a DBS customer.

AFter some haggling, I was able to renew my promo for another year. I think you only have negotiating room if you have the triple play such as I.

AFter some haggling, I was able to renew my promo for another year. I think you only have negotiating room if you have the triple play such as I.

Then why did they stiff on me after having the $159 special for a year? (I think it may be much more now for WAY much less HD linear channels)

As for Premium movie channels? 73 (with 43 in HD) on Fios vs a mere 32 and only 6 in HD on Comcast

Yup - saw my first on-screen caller id about an hour ago. We often keep our ringer turned down low, so it's a nice feature.

How does this work?

Then why did they stiff on me after having the $159 special for a year? (I think it may be much more now for WAY much less HD linear channels)

As for Premium movie channels? 73 (with 43 in HD) on Fios vs a mere 32 and only 6 in HD on Comcast

Maybe you didn't ask nicely :-)

Maybe you didn't ask nicely :-)

OK where's HDNet Movies? I get it on 746.

OK where's HDNet Movies? I get it on 746.

Hmm, if that's what you asked the customer retention rep when you negotiated the extension of your promotion deal than no wonder you didn't get it... :D:D:D

Then why did they stiff on me after having the $159 special for a year? (I think it may be much more now for WAY much less HD linear channels)

As for Premium movie channels? 73 (with 43 in HD) on Fios vs a mere 32 and only 6 in HD on Comcast

Are you enjoying watching the west coast feed of HBO if you miss the east coast version? How many of those HD channels are duplicates of east/west coast anyway?

Are you enjoying watching the west coast feed of HBO if you miss the east coast version? How many of those HD channels are duplicates of east/west coast anyway?

None!

AFter some haggling, I was able to renew my promo for another year. I think you only have negotiating room if you have the triple play such as I.
So do we. Must depend on the agent you speak with as we were not given that offer. DirecTV comes Friday and I don't plan on looking back.

Are you enjoying watching the west coast feed of HBO if you miss the east coast version? How many of those HD channels are duplicates of east/west coast anyway?

Take HBO:

SD channels on comast: 7
HD channels on comcast: 1
SD channels on Fios: 14
HD Channels on Fios: 14

None!

Are you saying that Fios doesn't do east/west coast channels? Now I'm confused because according to a fairly recent channel listing pretty much all of their premium channels are duplicated, so they basically have half the movie channels they claim. Maybe I'm reading the attached line-up wrong? :confused:

http://www22.verizon.com/NROneRetail/NR/rdonlyres/DA3A94ED-09EA-4BD9-A3BE-14CF51BD5A9A/0/MASS2_Web_CLU.pdf

Take HBO:

SD channels on comast: 7
HD channels on comcast: 1
SD channels on Fios: 14
HD Channels on Fios: 14

Depending on the town that is true. However if you look at Boston where they have more HD channels (and other towns will be following in the next few months) there are at least 11 HBO's & they're all different. As opposed to Fios having 14 but really only 7 due to dupes (unless like I said in previous post I'm reading that card wrong, or they changed a lot of channels). I'm getting the 11 HBO's on Comcast from a post on here from this past December so I"m not sure what it is now.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=15308346#post15308346

Are you saying that Fios doesn't do east/west coast channels? Now I'm confused because according to a fairly recent channel listing pretty much all of their premium channels are duplicated, so they basically have half the movie channels they claim. Maybe I'm reading the attached line-up wrong? :confused:

http://www22.verizon.com/NROneRetail/NR/rdonlyres/DA3A94ED-09EA-4BD9-A3BE-14CF51BD5A9A/0/MASS2_Web_CLU.pdf

Well the way I look at it, at any giving time I can watch 43 different HD movies. So yes, none is an appropriate answer since no one movie is showing at the same time. Compare that to Comcast where you can watch 5 HD movie channels, well there really is no comparison. Nevermind!

It also depends on your level of service. For me:

0 HBO channels on Comcast
0 HBO channels on FiOS

It's a tie.

Take HBO:

SD channels on comast: 7
HD channels on comcast: 1
SD channels on Fios: 14
HD Channels on Fios: 14

Will someone give this guy a gig on a FiOS commercial already?

Will someone give this guy a gig on a FiOS commercial already?

He must be already getting paid by Fios. Would anyone voluntarily spend time and write posts in Comcast tread not having a Comcast service? :confused:

Sorry, but that's silly. Just because someone posts something that you (and I) disagree with, doesn't mean that they're getting paid to post what they post.

Sorry, but that's silly. Just because someone posts something that you (and I) disagree with, doesn't mean that they're getting paid to post what they post.

Of course it's silly bicker1. It was a joke. And so was a suggestion by JM22681 about signing up chitchatjf for Fios commercials. Why do you take it so seriously? :):):)

Of course it's silly bicker1. It was a joke. And so was a suggestion by JM22681 about signing up chitchatjf for Fios commercials. Why do you take it so seriously? :):):)

bicker1 is still upset about kyle xy getting cancelled :-)

Of course it's silly bicker1. It was a joke. And so was a suggestion by JM22681 about signing up chitchatjf for Fios commercials. Why do you take it so seriously? :):):)The smileys would have helped, eh? ;)

It also depends on your level of service. For me:

0 HBO channels on Comcast
0 HBO channels on FiOS

It's a tie.

Same here, they have some good original content but their policy on cropping movies lost me as a customer a long time ago.

For me it is just a matter of cost. I'd rather pay $20 per month, for three months with Netflix, than $18 per month, for twelve months with HBO, for the same programming.

Same here, they have some good original content but their policy on cropping movies lost me as a customer a long time ago.

I dislike the cropping of scope films as much as you do,but they do not touch 1.85:1 films :)

Yup - saw my first on-screen caller id about an hour ago. We often keep our ringer turned down low, so it's a nice feature.

How does this work?

New feature - might not be available in your area yet.

If you have Comcast Digital Voice and a Comcast STB or DVR, Caller ID pops up on the screen when someone calls. You can turn it off if you don't like it, and it has a snooze feature if you don't want it to show up for a certain length of time.

You control it through the box's setup menu|Interactive TV.

I dislike the cropping of scope films as much as you do,but they do not touch 1.85:1 films :)

Since HDTV is 1.78:1, they do. But of course it's so minor that no one complains about that. ;)

New feature - might not be available in your area yet.

If you have Comcast Digital Voice and a Comcast STB or DVR, Caller ID pops up on the screen when someone calls. You can turn it off if you don't like it, and it has a snooze feature if you don't want it to show up for a certain length of time.

You control it through the box's setup menu|Interactive TV.

Yup nice feature, one of those things you kind of have to ask yourself why it took so long to do?

Yup nice feature, one of those things you kind of have to ask yourself why it took so long to do?

I'm still waiting for internet dvr scheduling.

-Ken

I'm still waiting for internet dvr scheduling.

-Ken

Coming soon..........

I'm still waiting for internet dvr scheduling.

-Ken

I actually got a mailer from Comcast the other day telling me about the 4 great new things I can do with my comcast tivo unit...three of them were basically things we already had. the 4th said that internet scheduling would be coming soon (only for those who also have comcast for internet). Disappointed by that as I had waited a long time for this feature.

Coming soon..........

Any chance that new Comcast iPhone App will integrate with Remote DVR Scheduling?

Any chance that new Comcast iPhone App will integrate with Remote DVR Scheduling?
I have the new Comcast iPhone App, which is really pretty nice, and read somewhere that remote DVR scheduling would be a future feature. By the way, I believe this is already available for Direct TV.

Mickey

Great news Love S.

Will it also have DVR editing? Deleting the 87 HGTV shows my wife has in there is a PITA, it would be much easier to delete shows with a mouse click.

Great news Love S.

Will it also have DVR editing? Deleting the 87 HGTV shows my wife has in there is a PITA, it would be much easier to delete shows with a mouse click.
I could be wrong but from the little that I understand about it, you will not have visibility into what is already stored/scheduled on your box.

Mickey

Got an email that ESPN360 will be available starting Aug 4.

I'm still waiting for internet dvr scheduling.

-Ken

Coming soon..........

For Comcast native DVR software or Tivo only?

For Comcast native DVR software or Tivo only?

Tivo only.

Tivo only.

If this is true then it is one more reason for me to jump to FioS when available.

If this is true then it is one more reason for me to jump to FioS when available.


Ken it will be interesting to see if you get FIOS before Comcast does the transistion in my neck of the woods. If I was a betting man though, I feel you will be a FIOS customer first! :D

Ken it will be interesting to see if you get FIOS before Comcast does the transistion in my neck of the woods. If I was a betting man though, I feel you will be a FIOS customer first! :D

Chelmsford is signed for FioS but I don't see or hear any activity. Then again even if it's in the town does not mean I will have it right away. Bicker was in the same situation where it was available in his town but not in his neighboorhood right away.

-Ken

For 18 months. And the cable was already there... they just were unwilling to spend the money to string it across the street to my home, preferring to invest that construction money in what could arguably be considered more affluent parts of town.

For 18 months. And the cable was already there... they just were unwilling to spend the money to string it across the street to my home, preferring to invest that construction money in what could arguably be considered more affluent parts of town.

I don't think it's the affluent versus not so affluent argument. In Wayland Fios is theoretically available but Verizon has 5 full years (since signing the agreement with Wayland) to actually implement it across the whole town. My part of town (close to the border with Concord) is considered the more affluent one but we will be the last to get it. :mad:

Chelmsford is signed for FioS but I don't see or hear any activity. Then again even if it's in the town does not mean I will have it right away. Bicker was in the same situation where it was available in his town but not in his neighboorhood right away.

-Ken

Ken,

I don't think we should be holding our breath. Here is the quote from the Town Manager update page from Chelmsford's website

http://townofchelmsford.us/ManagerUpdates.cfm

"Verizon FiOS coming to Chelmsford
On April 2, 2009 Verizon entered into a contract with the Town to bring FiOS to Chelmsford effective November 1, 2009 when construction will begin. Service connections will be available 24 months after the effective date of the contract. All households will have access within five years of the effective date."

The way I read it, we're looking at November 2011 at the earliest and possibly as late as November 2014.

I called to check on my area--was told that the plan is to activate here during the last week of August.

Caller ID started working for me yesterday afternoon - on both the tv and pc.

In all due reguards to the west coast feeds I'd say it's pointless.

I used to get them with cable but it was the SAME programming just about four hours off.

Simply having something in HD doesn't mean it would be good in terms of selling... on demand is a ok concept if it's orignial programming but much of the time there's also reruns. I can't count how many times I've seen say Karate Kid or Ghostbusters...

What I'm getting at is the major reasons for hd have already been established. You have your movie channels, sports channels etc. Now we see the trickle that are remaining...news channels...I haven't heard of any religious as of yet. I think the peak has been reached in terms of ratings and channels that really draw ratings.

I think technically the use of a recorder is more important than on demand because of the following

1) someone is showing an interest in a show willing enough to program it to be recorded

2) pvr's cost some money but on demand doesn't. You cannot complain about something that is free.

Did I miss something? When did Comcast phase out Digital Classic? They only have digital starter, digital preferred and digital premier now. I have been on a digital starter promotion for the past 6 months. Is this new, or have I been out of it?

Never mind. I guess it's been in effect since December 2008. I need to re-negotiate my digital cable when my 6 month promotion finishes. I should know what the current packages are and exactly the new lineup is starting in August when NFL network and ESPNU get added.

Caller ID started working for me yesterday afternoon - on both the tv and pc.

Does anyone know if the caller ID PC app needs a Comcast STB/DVR to work or does the app talk directly with the Comcast phone eMTA? Is there a particular port on my PC's firewall that I need to open for the PC app to work?

Thanks.

Does anyone know if the caller ID PC app needs a Comcast STB/DVR to work or does the app talk directly with the Comcast phone eMTA? Is there a particular port on my PC's firewall that I need to open for the PC app to work?

Thanks.

I can guarantee that you need a set top box. The question is whether or not this app works with the DTAs.

-Ken

Caller ID started working for me yesterday afternoon - on both the tv and pc.

How does this work?

How does this work?

You have to download a little app and install it on your pc.

In addition here is the text that spells out you need a box:

"To get the Universal Caller ID to TV and PC applications, you need to have three Comcast products and a qualified set-top box for your television. Below is a list of the digital set-top boxes that are compatible with the Universal Caller ID. You need to have one of the set-top boxes below in order to receive the Universal Caller ID. "

http://www.comcast.net/callerid/

The question is whether or not this app works with the DTAs.

-Ken

I'm going to say 'no' on that one, as far as the Caller ID working on the TV with a DTA that is. It doesn't even work on the DCT2000 boxes which there are a lot of out there because of memory constraints. The DTA isn't even technically a cable box.

Just an update on the DTA situation for Comcast in Millis. Few months ago I received a letter mentioning the upcoming Sept 22nd switch over of Extended Basic channels to digital, then yesterday I received a phone call reminding me and giving me a phone number to call and order DTAs. So I called and since I currently have two HD/DVR digital boxes I was entitled to two DTAs for my other TVs at no charge (if I wanted a third it would be $1.99 a month, I believe you are allowed up to three free of charge assuming you have three digital boxes). So I ordered two, will be shipped UPS free of charge in 3-5 days (could have picked them up at the local office, but they would have had to call ahead etc, or could have had a truck roll, but would have been a charge), once I hook them up I need to call to get them activated and then I should be good to go. I asked if after Sept 22nd I would be able to pick up any of the Extended Basic channels (CNN, ESPN etc) on a digital TV with a QAM tuner, and they said no, you would still need either a DTA or full blown Digital box.

I'll update again once I hook them up and see how it goes.

Just an update on the DTA situation for Comcast in Millis. Few months ago I received a letter mentioning the upcoming Sept 22nd switch over of Extended Basic channels to digital, then yesterday I received a phone call reminding me and giving me a phone number to call and order DTAs. So I called and since I currently have two HD/DVR digital boxes I was entitled to two DTAs for my other TVs at no charge (if I wanted a third it would be $1.99 a month, I believe you are allowed up to three free of charge assuming you have three digital boxes). So I ordered two, will be shipped UPS free of charge in 3-5 days (could have picked them up at the local office, but they would have had to call ahead etc, or could have had a truck roll, but would have been a charge), once I hook them up I need to call to get them activated and then I should be good to go. I asked if after Sept 22nd I would be able to pick up any of the Extended Basic channels (CNN, ESPN etc) on a digital TV with a QAM tuner, and they said no, you would still need either a DTA or full blown Digital box.

I'll update again once I hook them up and see how it goes.

The max they will give any current digital customer is two DTA's. They will also give a DCT-700 to a non digital customer in addition to the 2 DTAs.

I still believe you will get the extended basic channels in clear QAM, but the reason they are saying you wont is because they are hoping to get a waiver from the fcc to encrypt these channels in the near term.

-Ken

I'm buying a receiver soon to finally watch HD programs in 5.1. What should the audio setup be in the comcast menu? Same goes for the service menu (turning off the box and hitting menu)

I'm buying a receiver soon to finally watch HD programs in 5.1. What should the audio setup be in the comcast menu? Same goes for the service menu (turning off the box and hitting menu)

I believe you set the audio to advanced, optimal stereo.

-Ken

The max they will give any current digital customer is two DTA's. They will also give a DCT-700 to a non digital customer in addition to the 2 DTAs.

I still believe you will get the extended basic channels in clear QAM, but the reason they are saying you wont is because they are hoping to get a waiver from the fcc to encrypt these channels in the near term.

-Ken

I figured they might be playing games with what they'll encrypt in the future. I figure, I'll hook these two up to my old analog clunkers, and then this fall play re-scan with the QAM on one of my digital TVs to figure out what they're really sending down. I'm going to replace one of the old analogs with a new 19inch LCD so hopefully I won't have to use the DTA with it, but we'll see.

I figured they might be playing games with what they'll encrypt in the future. I figure, I'll hook these two up to my old analog clunkers, and then this fall play re-scan with the QAM on one of my digital TVs to figure out what they're really sending down. I'm going to replace one of the old analogs with a new 19inch LCD so hopefully I won't have to use the DTA with it, but we'll see.

The DTA only passes through standard def, so you will need a splitter if you use the dta on an hd set to get the HD qam channels.

The max they will give any current digital customer is two DTA's.

The most you can get is 2 free (plus digi box), you can have a total of 5 DTA's in your house though. After the first 2 free ones they're $1.99 each.

I figured they might be playing games with what they'll encrypt in the future. I figure, I'll hook these two up to my old analog clunkers, and then this fall play re-scan with the QAM on one of my digital TVs to figure out what they're really sending down. I'm going to replace one of the old analogs with a new 19inch LCD so hopefully I won't have to use the DTA with it, but we'll see.

Once they have completely rolled out the whole DTA product line and do the massive HD launch at the end, you should find all of your SD B2 digital channels unencrypted as long as you are a B2 subscriber. Like kenvt said though, they are attempting to get a waiver. If they get the waiver, it won't take more than a few months to encrypt those channels. On the plus side of the encryption piece though, they will gain some bandwidth back for more HDs.

Does anyone have the latest HD channel request numbers for the state including Fall river and bristol county?

Does anyone have the latest HD channel request numbers for the state including Fall river and bristol county?

I'm going to guess you are looking for The Weather Channel!

Does anyone have the latest HD channel request numbers (...)"Latest"? When have you heard any? And from what source?

To me, it seems like the only source that would have real numbers is Comcast itself and I don't see any business advantage for them to release that info.

"Latest"? When have you heard any? And from what source?

To me, it seems like the only source that would have real numbers is Comcast itself and I don't see any business advantage for them to release that info.

From what I'm reading in the main Comcast thread, once the analog reclaimation hits an area it usually takes 6-8 weeks before any new HD channels are added from when they first start to take analogs away. If that is the case, this will be a very slow process!

I'm going to guess you are looking for The Weather Channel!

how did you know :p i haven't seen anything digital added in my area yet, no flyers no nothing :(

Newburyport area went digital 06/24 and there are now several more digital channels with little (or no) fanfare. They're strangely organized with HBO HD's in the 700's and 800's. HD ESPN, ESPNews, TRAV, CNBC, FOXBus, Fuse, Bravo, IFC, Bio, to name a few, are all in the 700's.

I forgot to check the bill on 6/24/09

Effective 8/18/09

Espnews ch 248 and mlb ch 269 will be added to Sports and Entertainment pack.

NHL net ch 259, NBATV ch 599 NFL Net ch 265,715 and NFL HD 853 will be available on Dig classic, preferred and deluxe. free preview for those without will be 7/30/09

Espn U ch 286 will appear to those with the Digital classic,preferred,deluxe and sports and entertain pack with preview 7/16/09 and full channel 7/30/09

Espn classic 258 will only be offered on sports and entertain pack starting 7/16/09.

Hope this means sports channels in HD coming in august to most of massachusetts.

Odd question here but...

Why is there still so little uniformity in terms of the cable systems across towns (even within the same company?)

I can understand buyouts of other companies and the time to adjust...sure it happens.

However if years later that there isn't the same product and services what does that realistically serve?

Since most towns have only one cable company I just find this to be a bit odd in at itself.

The adjustment you refer to, itself, has practically no value to anyone. It's work for the service provider, and generally considered an annoyance to consumers. Generally, I've seen realignments happen less and less over time.

Also some of it depends on equipment each company uses. For example traditional Comcast areas have always used Moto digital equip, while Adelphia used Scientific Atlanta equip. This equip is not interchangeable (yet) and therefore it would be a huge (and expensive and inconvenient) undertaking of the cable co & customer to switch to one or the other manufacturer, so this is why some Comcast towns in New England use one or the other. Both boxes have used different guides on their boxes too which are also not easily interchangeable. Different systems also have different bandwidth limitations which can effect the # of channels available.

I can understand that to a given point but down the line say 5 or 10 or more years I thought it would just economically make sense for uniformity. Obviously local tv stations differ in the country and I can certainly understand they want to maximize the amount of channels that would get the best demographics.

Got an email that ESPN360 will be available starting Aug 4.

Seems to be working ahead of schedule. :D

Retention just offered me two years locked in with Digital Preffered and HBO for $45/month first year, $55/month second year. I am excited!!:D

The DTA only passes through standard def, so you will need a splitter if you use the dta on an hd set to get the HD qam channels.

So if the TV only has one coax input, would one use a second splitter as a combiner like this?

http://home.comcast.net/~sfconnell/images/split.jpg

So if the TV only has one coax input, would one use a second splitter as a combiner like this?

http://home.comcast.net/~sfconnell/images/split.jpg

No second splitter, you would need a switch box to control which input to send to the TV.

No second splitter, you would need a switch box to control which input to send to the TV.

Bummer- that just officially made it too complicated for my wife.

I hope they don't get that waiver.

NFL Network is on. was this a scheduled preview, mistake, or the beginning of something new?

NFL Network is on. was this a scheduled preview, mistake, or the beginning of something new?

Supposibly a preview to the changes i posted for 8/18

Have any DTA towns already converted gotten any new HD? Do we have to wait for all towns to convert before more HD comes online?

Have any DTA towns already converted gotten any new HD? Do we have to wait for all towns to convert before more HD comes online?

In early July the Newburyport area, the first that completed the conversion, received about 30 new HD channels. Go to http://www.comcast.net/tv/ & enter zipcode 01950 to see what HD channels they have now.

Once the conversion is complete for a specific area, then new channels will appear.

No, SPEED HD . That is not to much to talk about in HD world and how many of those channels will come under the perferred tier.

I also like to add I viewed a D-TV FOX HD broadcast and the HD quality was 10X better that Comcast. Does anybody else see it that way?

Last thing we are looking for is more sports-oriented HD channels. :)

Seriously, there very few HD channels that we have any interest in. Travel Channel HD is mildly interesting. Planet Green HD might be of some use. Other than that, there really aren't any HD channels out there that we care about that we don't already have.

Update!

This morning around 11am i kindly asked what the updated list was and this is what i was told.

1. The Weather Channel HD

2. Speed HD

3. Espnews HD

4. Msnbc HD

5. tie between Cartoon Network HD Nick HD and Disney XD HD

i hope when my parents next bill comes changes come! i will post them.

I not sure if this is the right place to post this question since I don't know if the the issue is with the Comcast service or my specifically my display. I have analog cable (expanded basic) hook directly to my set (Panny 46pz800u). At the lower end of the channel spectrum is 2-2 WGBH HD. I erased channel 3 since it is only a shopping channel. The next channel up is 4-1 WBZ HD. Last night for the first time I've noticed that from 2-2 when I hit the "up channel" button on the remote instead of going to 4-1 like it normally did it went to 2-101 with the text UPDAT0 underneath it. The screen however was blank with the message "program not available" or something like that appearing on screen a few seconds afterwards. The next click up brought me to channel 2-102 with UPDAT1. Does anyone have any idea what this means.
P.S., I trying to figure out if this is also happening with my PC tuner card (DIVCO FusionHDTV7) but right now it isn't playing nice which is a topic for another forum.

I not sure if this is the right place to post this question since I don't know if the the issue is with the Comcast service or my specifically my display. I have analog cable (expanded basic) hook directly to my set (Panny 46pz800u). At the lower end of the channel spectrum is 2-2 WGBH HD. I erased channel 3 since it is only a shopping channel. The next channel up is 4-1 WBZ HD. Last night for the first time I've noticed that from 2-2 when I hit the "up channel" button on the remote instead of going to 4-1 like it normally did it went to 2-101 with the text UPDAT0 underneath it. The screen however was blank with the message "program not available" or something like that appearing on screen a few seconds afterwards. The next click up brought me to channel 2-102 with UPDAT1. Does anyone have any idea what this means.
P.S., I trying to figure out if this is also happening with my PC tuner card (DIVCO FusionHDTV7) but right now it isn't playing nice which is a topic for another forum.

WGBH sends to data streams in their OTA feed. They are data from a company called Update Logic. Some TVs and other QAM Tuner/ATSC equipment will be able to tune these data streams and download firmware updates. Supposedly Tru2Way equipment will use this for firmware upgrades as well.

WGBH sends to data streams in their OTA feed. They are data from a company called Update Logic. Some TVs and other QAM Tuner/ATSC equipment will be able to tune these data streams and download firmware updates. Supposedly Tru2Way equipment will use this for firmware upgrades as well.
Thanks for your response. A couple of questions. Does this data stream take away from WGBH's overall bandwith especially from their HD channel. By firmware update does this mean Panasonic can send firmware upgrades this way to those who own certain models?

Thanks for your response. A couple of questions. Does this data stream take away from WGBH's overall bandwith especially from their HD channel. By firmware update does this mean Panasonic can send firmware upgrades this way to those who own certain models?

As with every transmitter... they are all limited to 19.4mbps. The more you stick in there, the less there is to go around. These Update Logic data streams are only about 256kbps combined. As for what firmware upgrades... I don't know. Since Panasonic has the first Tru2Way capable sets... maybe they will.

the channel will require a Digital box or CableCard to be viewed all digital on August 12 for the world cup qualifier.

More conversions town announced, letters should be received a few days ago or in the coming days.

Acton, Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Baldwinville, Bedford, Bolton, Boxborough, Carlisle, Clinton, Concord, Devens (Ayer) East Templeton, Edgewater Hills, Edgewater Terrance, Fitchburg, Framingham, Gardner, Hanscomb Airforce Base, Hudson, Lancaster, Leominster, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Lunenburg, Maynard, Otter River, Phillipston, Shirley, Southboro, Sterling, Stowe, Sudbury, Templeton, Townsend, West Templeton, Westford, Westminster & Winchendon MA


Chelsea, Everett, Lynn, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Salem, Somerville, Swampscott, Wakefield & Winthrop MA

More conversions town announced, letters should be received a few days ago or in the coming days.

Acton, Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Baldwinville, Bedford, Bolton, Boxborough, Carlisle, Clinton, Concord, Devens (Ayer) East Templeton, Edgewater Hills, Edgewater Terrance, Fitchburg, Framingham, Gardner, Hanscomb Airforce Base, Hudson, Lancaster, Leominster, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Lunenburg, Maynard, Otter River, Phillipston, Shirley, Southboro, Sterling, Stowe, Sudbury, Templeton, Townsend, West Templeton, Westford, Westminster & Winchendon MA


Chelsea, Everett, Lynn, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Salem, Somerville, Swampscott, Wakefield & Winthrop MA


What month are these towns converting ? December ? Seems like everyone but chelmsford !

-Ken

Does anyone know when it is hitting NH? Does anyone know when we can pick up DTA's?

Thanks

What month are these towns converting ? December ? Seems like everyone but chelmsford !

-Ken

January.... IMO its not smart to have people get new equipment during the holiday seasons. Way too much going on.

Comcast Digital Conversions Boston Area: Updated list

June : Newburyport, Newbury, West Newbury, Rowley and Ipswich.

September :Ashland, Bellingham, Blackstone, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Marlboro, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millis & Plainville

October : Arlington, Belmont, Burlington, Cambridge, Lynnfield, MIT, Nahant, Revere, Peabody, Reading, Saugus, Stoneham Wilmington, Winchester & Woburn

November:Attleboro, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Dighton, East Bridgewater, Easton, Hanson, Holbrook, Mansfield, North Attleboro, Norton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, Stoughton, Swansea, Taunton, West Bridgewater & Whitman

Andover, Lawrence, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Methuen, North Andover & North Reading

January 2010:
Acton, Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Baldwinville, Bedford, Bolton, Boxborough, Carlisle, Clinton, Concord, Devens (Ayer) East Templeton, Edgewater Hills, Edgewater Terrance, Fitchburg, Framingham, Gardner, Hanscomb Airforce Base, Hudson, Lancaster, Leominster, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Lunenburg, Maynard, Otter River, Phillipston, Shirley, Southboro, Sterling, Stowe, Sudbury, Templeton, Townsend, West Templeton, Westford, Westminster & Winchendon MA


Chelsea, Everett, Lynn, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Salem, Somerville, Swampscott, Wakefield & Winthrop MA

January.... IMO its not smart to have people get new equipment during the holiday seasons. Way too much going on.

Cape Cod should be interesting, all those beach cottages with extended basic and no converter boxes.... depending on the time of year those areas convert the cottage owners will have no clue.

What's the deal with the Hingham, Norwell, Cohasset area?

Does anyone know if any new HD has been added to those towns that started the conversion in June?

L Supreme, will there be room for more HD channels in addition to 30 new ones added already in first DTA towns at a later date? Also, would it be possible to add back WBZ-HD ,WHDH-HD ,WLVI-HD ,and WFXT-HD in Bristol County after the DTA conversion is done?
Thanks.

Does anyone know if any new HD has been added to those towns that started the conversion in June?Scroll up a bit on the page:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=16942265&postcount=5375

I sent that link to my wife earlier in the week and she asked me to do the work and determine what's new. I cannot really tell what they all were but from what I could see, some were:

Country Music TV HD
Toon HD
Disney Extreme? HD
Comedy Central HD
Spike HD
Lifetime HD and Lifetime Movie HD
E! HD
MTV HD and VH1 HD (in additional to Palladia)
Nick HD
MGM HD
TV One HD
Planet Green HD
WE (Women's Entertainment) HD
IFC (International Film) HD
Biography HD
CNBC HD
Bravo HD
Fuse HD (music)
Hallmark HD
QVC HD
G4 HD (games)
Fox Business News HD.
Travel HD
Style HD

and a bunch more sports, HBO, Showtime and Starz channels in HD

Given that I listed about 25 channels, and I didn't list the sports and premium channels that I see they have there that I know we don't get here (my wife and I wouldn't care about the sports channels and we don't get any premium channels), I'd say it is possible that I actually did manage to list all the other expanded basic HD channels that they added, but don't quote me on that.

L Supreme, will there be room for more HD channels in addition to 30 new ones added already in first DTA towns at a later date? Also, would it be possible to add back WBZ-HD ,WHDH-HD ,WLVI-HD ,and WFXT-HD in Bristol County after the DTA conversion is done?
Thanks.

This is not a Comcast choice, its a broadcaster choice. Unfortunately you are in the wrong DMA.

Technically, I don't think we can even say it is a broadcaster choice. Unless I'm mistaken, the DMAs are determined by Nielsen Media, and just accepted by all because they're pretty fair about their determinations in that regard. Right?

Technically, I don't think we can even say it is a broadcaster choice. Unless I'm mistaken, the DMAs are determined by Nielsen Media, and just accepted by all because they're pretty fair about their determinations in that regard. Right?

You are technically correct, but it was the RI stations that complained which forced the change to happen.

I'm moving to Norton in a few weeks. The channel line-up on comcast.com doesn't list any CBS-HD channels. Is that correct?

What month are these towns converting ? December ? Seems like everyone but chelmsford !

-Ken

Looks like we're screwed again!

What month are these towns converting ? December ? Seems like everyone but chelmsford !

-Ken

You're not alone. Watertown is also bringing up the rear.

look like Fall River gets no love until feb or march 2010 ugh!!!

Does anyone know when it is hitting NH? Does anyone know when we can pick up DTA's?

Thanks

Bumping this because it never got answered...

What's the deal with the Hingham, Norwell, Cohasset area?

Count me as another who would like to know what is in store for the South Shore area inlcuding Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth, Hingham, Hull, Cohasset, Scituate, Norwell, and Hanover.

Bumping this because it never got answered...

You will know when you get the letter in the mail. Comcast does not put out anything more than a few months in advance.

-Ken

Got the letter about the digital conversion in Salem with a January 1st date. Made me more content with the switch to DirecTV.

You will know when you get the letter in the mail. Comcast does not put out anything more than a few months in advance.And we generally get some indication a day or two beforehand, no more than that, and no guarantees even that.

Has anyone got a DCX box in the metrowest area, specifically I am wondering if the local Milford office is stocking them. I feel like I visit them too often so I'd like to confirm if they have these or not before I make a trip over. 160gb is just too small for HDTV.

Got the letter Sat in Winthrop.

Has anyone got a DCX box in the metrowest area, specifically I am wondering if the local Milford office is stocking them. I feel like I visit them too often so I'd like to confirm if they have these or not before I make a trip over. 160gb is just too small for HDTV.

It's not metrowest (sorry), but I recently checked Lowell and Westford with no luck.

Good afternoon,
I got this email a few days ago since I have RCN for my internet and phone still:
http://www.rcn.com/boston/j/tivo

Curious how they can do this while Comcast is still struggling along. From doing some further investigating it looks like they will be using brand new boxes as opposed to installing tivo software onto their moto dvrs. It has me considering making the jump back to RCN and to save some money with a bundle...especially since Watertown is not due for Fios at any point and we aren't on a list for the digital conversion. Anyone have any thoughts on this rcn announcement and if it sounds too good to be true?

Comcast Digital Conversions Boston Area: Updated list

June : Newburyport, Newbury, West Newbury, Rowley and Ipswich.

September :Ashland, Bellingham, Blackstone, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Marlboro, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millis & Plainville

October : Arlington, Belmont, Burlington, Cambridge, Lynnfield, MIT, Nahant, Revere, Peabody, Reading, Saugus, Stoneham Wilmington, Winchester & Woburn

November:Attleboro, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Dighton, East Bridgewater, Easton, Hanson, Holbrook, Mansfield, North Attleboro, Norton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Somerset, Stoughton, Swansea, Taunton, West Bridgewater & Whitman

Andover, Lawrence, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Methuen, North Andover & North Reading

January 2010:
Acton, Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Baldwinville, Bedford, Bolton, Boxborough, Carlisle, Clinton, Concord, Devens (Ayer) East Templeton, Edgewater Hills, Edgewater Terrance, Fitchburg, Framingham, Gardner, Hanscomb Airforce Base, Hudson, Lancaster, Leominster, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Lunenburg, Maynard, Otter River, Phillipston, Shirley, Southboro, Sterling, Stowe, Sudbury, Templeton, Townsend, West Templeton, Westford, Westminster & Winchendon MA


Chelsea, Everett, Lynn, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Salem, Somerville, Swampscott, Wakefield & Winthrop MA

I say we should compile a Bringing Up The Rear list to track the number of Boston-area communities not listed above. So far I have:

Braintree, Chelmsford, Cohasset, Fall River, Hanover, Hingham, Hull, Norwell, Quincy, Scituate, Watertown and Weymouth.

Please speak up if your town has not gotten the conversion notice (through January) and it's not among the 12 I just listed. Thanks!

Don't see Billerica on the lists.

Don't see Billerica on the lists.

add Lowell and Tewksbury

I say we should compile a Bringing Up The Rear list to track the number of Boston-area communities not listed above. So far I have:

Braintree, Chelmsford, Cohasset, Fall River, Hanover, Hingham, Hull, Norwell, Quincy, Scituate, Watertown and Weymouth.

Please speak up if your town has not gotten the conversion notice (through January) and it's not among the 12 I just listed. Thanks!

Bob, what is the purpose of doing this? I'm sure there is just as many if not more that have not recieved notice's yet that have. Like I said in another post, this will be a long slow process and for those that do not have the patience, there are other options.

Bob, what is the purpose of doing this? I'm sure there is just as many if not more that have not recieved notice's yet that have. Like I said in another post, this will be a long slow process and for those that do not have the patience, there are other options.

It's a not a form of complaint, I'm just interested in seeing where we all are. I do understand that they can't do this all at once. And if people know that there are a lot of others in the same boat, it may make the wait easier.

now mun2 can only be recieved through a digital box or a CableCard. enjoy the qualifier later today!

Question: does the digital conversion require a Comcast Tech visit, or can you simply go to your local office and pick up two DTA's?

Question: does the digital conversion require a Comcast Tech visit, or can you simply go to your local office and pick up two DTA's?

You can pick them up at the office.

You can pick them up at the office.

Thanks!

L Supreme, what is the status of the QAM channels in the areas that the conversion is complete?

L Supreme, what is the status of the QAM channels in the areas that the conversion is complete?

What do you mean exactly?

What do you mean exactly?

Are just the locals still in the clear or are all the expanded basic ones as well?

Are just the locals still in the clear or are all the expanded basic ones as well?

As of now, both are in the clear. I wouldn't expect expanded basic to remain in the clear forever though.

As of now, both are in the clear. I wouldn't expect expanded basic to remain in the clear forever though.

Thanks, yes I know Comcast has filed for a waiver and it is only a matter of time if approved.

Starting Monday the Sports tier changes take effect!

And what are those?

Question: does the digital conversion require a Comcast Tech visit, or can you simply go to your local office and pick up two DTA's?

I ordered mine on the phone and they were shipped to my house free of charge.

And what are those?

Effective 8/18/09

Espnews ch 248 and mlb ch 269 will be added to Sports and Entertainment pack.

NHL net ch 259, NBATV ch 599 NFL Net ch 265,715 and NFL HD 853 will be available on Dig classic, preferred and deluxe. free preview for those without will be 7/30/09

Espn U ch 286 will appear to those with the Digital classic,preferred,deluxe and sports and entertain pack with preview 7/16/09 and full channel 7/30/09

Espn classic 258 will only be offered on sports and entertain pack starting 7/16/09.

has anyone got a dcx box in the metrowest area, specifically i am wondering if the local milford office is stocking them. I feel like i visit them too often so i'd like to confirm if they have these or not before i make a trip over. 160gb is just too small for hdtv.
x2

Effective 8/18/09

Espnews ch 248 and mlb ch 269 will be added to Sports and Entertainment pack.

NHL net ch 259, NBATV ch 599 NFL Net ch 265,715 and NFL HD 853 will be available on Dig classic, preferred and deluxe. free preview for those without will be 7/30/09

Espn U ch 286 will appear to those with the Digital classic,preferred,deluxe and sports and entertain pack with preview 7/16/09 and full channel 7/30/09

Espn classic 258 will only be offered on sports and entertain pack starting 7/16/09.

Oh, nothing interesting then :) I just got the Sports package for the Fox Soccer Channel as the English Premier League just restarted this weekend :)

Glad to see that Fox is using multiple outlets for its coverage of the UEFA Champions League. Fox Soccer Channel has one live match on game days, while the regional Fox sports channels (in our case, Comcast Sports Net) carry another in widescreen (today it's Arsenal vs. Celtic!).

The other news is that ESPN has picked up a bunch of English Premier League matches that FSC doesn't carry. (It's tied in with the financial problems that Setanta is having.) They'll have the early Saturday matches (7:30AM locally) and the "Monday night football" fixtures (3PM locally). All on ESPN2, and apparently some or all will be in HD!

That's pretty good. Local MLS games don't get that much of good coverage here. I'm not sure of WLVI upgrades the picture of if it really is in hd.

I thought sentana for awhile was in free to air to a point then became a pay channel.

I say we should compile a Bringing Up The Rear list to track the number of Boston-area communities not listed above. So far I have:

Braintree, Chelmsford, Cohasset, Fall River, Hanover, Hingham, Hull, Norwell, Quincy, Scituate, Watertown and Weymouth.

Please speak up if your town has not gotten the conversion notice (through January) and it's not among the 12 I just listed. Thanks!

Randolph, which will probably happen at the same time Braintree and Quincy happen/

i hope Fall river is on the Feb '10 conversion list or at least a one channel update when TWC releases the HD star to comcast by the end of the year.

Ok - so I am confused? The NFL beat Comcast in the lawsuit. I thought it was now free.

Instead, Comcast is putting NFL in its preferred pack? Which is twice as much as the sports pack?

Wow. NFL goes from $8 a month to $16. What a deal!

So glad I dumped these clowns.

No one "beat" anyone. They came to a reasonable agreement. The price arrived at was $0.40-$0.45 per subscriber (instead of the outrageous $0.70 per subscriber that NFL wanted) and the channel gets put onto a higher tier of service, so the average customer can choose whether to pay for it or not, instead of most customers being forced to.

They way the media sold it was that NFL is now in the regular cable pack.

But the reality is Comcast gets a cut in rate, and charges double to the consumer. What am I missing???

You must have missed the news of this entirely, because that is not how it was sold by the media, nor is it an accurate description of what is actually the case.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4178405

They way the media sold it was that NFL is now in the regular cable pack.

But the reality is Comcast gets a cut in rate, and charges double to the consumer. What am I missing???

I'm taking it that you don't have Digital Classic! FWIW, Fios includes it with it's regular HD package.

I'm taking it that you don't have Digital Classic! FWIW, Fios includes it with it's regular HD package.

Yeah, it sucks, I'm in a similar position. I have digital starter with the HD package. I guess I have to buy the sports entertainment package. I hate the $1.99 you have to pay everytime you add or remove a package, especially when you didn't realize you have to pay it if you don't want to be charged after a 6 month promo ends.

I have DISH, but was trying to access this at the in-laws. Most of these channels (NFL, ESPNEWS,) I get as part of basic.

Aug. 1, the NFL Network will be carried throughout Comcast's service areas on a programming package called Digital Classic, which has around 10 million subscribers.

I guess I don't get it. It isn't part of digital classic, it is part of digital preferred I am told.

I guess I don't get it. It isn't part of digital classic, it is part of digital preferred I am told.

Digital classic and digital preffered are now the same tier.

The tier NFL Network is not part of is Digital Starter.

Anyone know the full list of channels going digital only come December, the Milford office has ESPN and NESN and other major networks saying a digital box will be require to view these channel come years end.

The tier NFL Network is not part of is Digital Starter.

NFL Network is in fact now part of digital preferred.

Anyone know the full list of channels going digital only come December, the Milford office has ESPN and NESN and other major networks saying a digital box will be require to view these channel come years end.

What may make it easier are the channels that are not:

Local broadcast channels
PEG channels
HSN
QVC
NECN

EVERYONE else basically is going digital only.

Digital classic and digital preffered are now the same tier.NFL Network is in fact now part of digital preferred.Well?

Well?

Just trying to offer a little clarification on a previous statement.

hey All,

i know its only August but is there any new hints on when the February cities list will be available?

thanks again

Little suprised that HSN and QVC are on the remain on the analog list. Suspect that 2 to 27 and 95 to99 will be the analog channels left. First 270 MHz ,270-866 for Digital TV, Internet and Digital Voice Phone service.

Little suprised that HSN and QVC are on the remain on the analog list. Suspect that 2 to 27 and 95 to99 will be the analog channels left. First 270 MHz ,270-866 for Digital TV, Internet and Digital Voice Phone service.

Actually no suprise at all. HSN and QVC PAY Comcast to be carried.

-Ken

What may make it easier are the channels that are not:

Local broadcast channels
PEG channels
HSN
QVC
NECN

EVERYONE else basically is going digital only.

Does this imply mandatory cable box per TV? Even if your TV can has QAM tuner which can do un-encrypted channels? What about subscribers which has have grandfathered analog service?

I have couple of digital ready TV with QAM tuner in the house. I am able to receive many of the enhanced basic channels in digital format and all of the local broadcast in HD. I am being "encouraged" to move to Digital Starter package but I am afraid that I will lose

- analog signal on my analog-only TVs
- ability to tune to digital and local HD on digital-ready TVs
- rent a box per TV

Would this happen come next year?

- Vikas

You should end up being able to use your QAM tuner for local broadcast channels, at least.

I don't believe there is any such thing as "grandfathered" analog service for cable networks, and I also believe folks who have "grandfathered" analog service for local broadcast channels sometimes don't understand what it means: It means you can continue to receive that service for as long as they offer it. New customer cannot order that level of service. However, they may discontinue it at any time, and likely eventually will. The grandfathering is not, in any way, a promise that the service will be available to you for any period of time.

hey All,

i know its only August but is there any new hints on when the February cities list will be available?

thanks again

The Beverly/Danvers area just got their letters today with a February transition date.

There are no clear QAM non-local HD channels being picked up by my TV. I presume that does not indicate problem with my TV.

Correct. I haven't checked recently, but last time I did check (about a year ago) no digital expanded basic cable channels were provided in the clear, here.

The Beverly/Danvers area just got their letters today with a February transition date.

L SUPREME : Can you give us the February list please ?

-Ken

There are no clear QAM non-local HD channels being picked up by my TV. I presume that does not indicate problem with my TV.

I would suspect something is not set right with your tv. You should get about 20 clear QAM channels. I also noticed recently when doing a rescan (here in Chelmsford) that the 4:3 versions of each channel are now in clear QAM with a digital channel number like 268 (channel 68) etc. I wonder if this is getting us ready for DTA deployment.

-Ken

Does anyone know when Southeast New Hampshire will see the digital migration?

I would suspect something is not set right with your tv. You should get about 20 clear QAM channels. I also noticed recently when doing a rescan (here in Chelmsford) that the 4:3 versions of each channel are now in clear QAM with a digital channel number like 268 (channel 68) etc. I wonder if this is getting us ready for DTA deployment.

-Ken

In a round-about way I think he was saying he gets local HD channels but not any other ones in HD which would be correct. Only the SD Expanded Basic channels are broadcast in the clear, no extra HD channels that I'm aware of.

These guys at Comcast are dragging on this digital switch which is limiting the number of HD channels they have which already is junk. They still dont have MLB Network, ESPNNEWS, BIG TEN Network, or ESPNU in HD. They have 1 Boston station Channel 5 ABC in HD dropped the rest of them and only have Providence locals in HD and none of Providence news is even in HD. They have not got any new HD channels here in Attleboro in a year what a joke.

Yet if you go to some other threads/forums, you see people incessantly whining about having lost analog cable channels. Comcast is riding a fine line between pissing us off versus pissing them off. Neither set of subscribers is more important than the other, on the surface, so they've got to gauge when one versus the other becomes more important via some other metric.

Yet if you go to some other threads/forums, you see people incessantly whining about having lost analog cable channels. Comcast is riding a fine line between pissing us off versus pissing them off. Neither set of subscribers is more important than the other, on the surface, so they've got to gauge when one versus the other becomes more important via some other metric.

It doesn't matter! Your going to piss them off anyway and I think it is better to do it sooner than later.

PS: It's open for debate where you fit in with the us or them analogy. ;)

Hehe... don't mistake what I write with my own personal preferences. I'd figure that 90% of the time I rely on other people to well-represent my own personal preferences online. What I find lacking online is the perspective of the other side, and I post often because of my concern about the effect of people often only seeing one side of the story presented -- the unfounded expectations that fosters and the resulting death spiral of unnecessary disappointment and bitterness that results. I have some significant past experiences which made it clear to me how much that is really needed.

;)

Yes, you're going to "piss them off" anyway, but I don't think either sooner or later is always going to be the right answer. Indeed, there is never an easy answer. It always is a balancing act, with the supplier having to decide when to "piss them off" -- sometime after sooner and sometime before later.

Hehe... don't mistake what I write with my own personal preferences. I'd figure that 90% of the time I rely on other people to well-represent my own personal preferences online. What I find lacking online is the perspective of the other side, and I post often because of my concern about the effect of people often only seeing one side of the story presented -- the unfounded expectations that fosters and the resulting death spiral of unnecessary disappointment and bitterness that results. I have some significant past experiences which made it clear to me how much that is really needed.

;)

Yes, you're going to "piss them off" anyway, but I don't think either sooner or later is always going to be the right answer. Indeed, there is never an easy answer. It always is a balancing act, with the supplier having to decide when to "piss them off" -- sometime after sooner and sometime before later.

I'm one of the conflicted folk, I want the multitude of HD channels, but I don' t want to have to add a splitter on to my secondary HD set with a QAM tuner to get the extended basic channels + locals in HD. I would add a second HD box if it wasn't for the ridiculous digital replication fee. So I am "Ok" with a Feb/Mar/April 2010 conversion for Chelmsford.

-Ken

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I would add a second HD box if it wasn't for the ridiculous digital replication fee. So I am "Ok" with a Feb/Mar/April 2010 conversion for Chelmsford.

-Ken

Indeed, I don't understand why adding a 2nd HD box (non-DVR) is so expensive. I pay $13.95. I need it so I can stream whatever program I am interested in and watch it on my laptop wherever I move around and outside the house while my wife is watching something different on our TV set.

Indeed, I don't understand why adding a 2nd HD box (non-DVR) is so expensive. I pay $13.95. I need it so I can stream whatever program I am interested in and watch it on my laptop wherever I move around and outside the house while my wife is watching something different on our TV set.


I never really looked at my bill till the economy got bad and I was not working.

When I realized how expensive it was for a second DVR HD unit, I dumped it.

I'm one of the conflicted folk, I want the multitude of HD channels, but I don' t want to have to add a splitter on to my secondary HD set with a QAM tuner to get the extended basic channels + locals in HD. I would add a second HD box if it wasn't for the ridiculous digital replication fee. So I am "Ok" with a Feb/Mar/April 2010 conversion for Chelmsford.



A problem I don't have. I may be the only person in the US who has never owned more than one television at at time.

I think that's really going to become a big dichotomy, between the singles, couples, and families with children. I suspect that each successive level introduces substantially more "need" for additional televisions. My wife and I, for example, never watch anything without the other. By contrast, my younger brother with wife and two children in the house could regularly be tuned into three or four different programs at the same time.

I added a LG LST-3100A in my bedroom to get HD on my HDTV.

best $30 I spent and do not have to pay comcast each month, which I was doing.

Regarding the LG, though: Have we heard anything definitive (i.e., from L Supreme, perhaps) about any commitments not to encrypt QAM for cable networks as part of, or after deployment, of Project Calvary. I personally would not invest a penny in QAM without CableCARD without a clear, definitive, and perhaps even written promise (not from L Supreme! :) ... from Comcast!) that I wouldn't end up being limited to just the broadcast locals.

I added a LG LST-3100A in my bedroom to get HD on my HDTV.

best $30 I spent and do not have to pay comcast each month, which I was doing.


That is a pretty darn good price for something that is not made anymore. I paid a lot more for mine about 4 years ago. The up-converting DVD player is cool feature with it as well. You still can't get any of the encrypted channels though unless you are in an area that just had the conversion but that advantage will be going away soon from what I hear.

That is a pretty darn good price for something that is not made anymore. I paid a lot more for mine about 4 years ago. The up-converting DVD player is cool feature with it as well. You still can't get any of the encrypted channels though unless you are in an area that just had the conversion but that advantage will be going away soon from what I hear.

for the post before yours.... I don't find $30 an investment. I already have got over a year of use out of it and it has paid for itself already.


yes, it was a great price shipped. I also owned the LST-4100 but regretfully sold it, but at a huge profit at the time as it was very popular and hard to find. I got double the retail price I paid for it, so not all was lost.

but the 3100A is basically the same thing without the analog tuner, which I do not use anyway.

I have a number of older devices beyond the initial "free" three that are going to need a DTA. I dislike the idea of paying Comcast an additional monthly fee for this equipment. Can these things be bought outright? Thanks.

I have a number of older devices beyond the initial "free" three that are going to need a DTA. I dislike the idea of paying Comcast an additional monthly fee for this equipment. Can these things be bought outright? Thanks.

It's only up to two that you get at no cost. I don't know of any place that are selling these things retail so it is either pay Comcast or get a QAM tuner and watch just the locals and a few others on just one or two of your tv's.

I added a LG LST-3100A in my bedroom to get HD on my HDTV.

best $30 I spent and do not have to pay comcast each month, which I was doing.

It wouldn't do me any good because all channels that I am interested in are encrypted.

As the kinks get worked out of Tru2Way and it becomes more widespread across the country, expect to see devices you can buy at BB or Sears or what have you that only require a cable card. Panasonic already sells their Tru2Way capable TVs in the Chicago area (which was one of the early systems to roll out Tru2Way and where alot of the kinks are being learned bout).

As the kinks get worked out of Tru2Way and it becomes more widespread across the country, expect to see devices you can buy at BB or Sears or what have you that only require a cable card. Panasonic already sells their Tru2Way capable TVs in the Chicago area (which was one of the early systems to roll out Tru2Way and where alot of the kinks are being learned bout).

Cablecards cost money and still require a monthly fee. He was talking about his older tv's so I doubt he has interest in the newer ones from Panasonic at this time.

Cablecards cost money and still require a monthly fee. He was talking about his older tv's so I doubt he has interest in the newer ones from Panasonic at this time.

My point is, while its TVs right now... it will be set top boxes and the like later on. Eventually, with CableLabs working on downloadable conditional access, the need for CableCards might not even be necessary.

for the post before yours.... I don't find $30 an investment.Granted.

I already have got over a year of use out of it and it has paid for itself already.Absolutely.

Can these things be bought outright? No. You could use your own QAM tuner, but this month many of the manufacturers of DTAs were granted a waiver by the FCC that ostensibly will make it likely that, in many parts of the country, you'll only be able to tune in your local over-the-air broadcast channels using your own, non-CableCARD-equipped QAM tuner.

What the law provides for you is the ability to demand provision of a CableCARD, at a regulatory-reviewed nominal price, for use in your own QAM tuners. However, of course, that means your own QAM tuners must be CableCARD-compatible. And, even with the benefits of that law, you'd still have to pay an additional outlet fee for every outlet beyond your first outlet. Digital cable television service is ostensibly priced per television.

What the law provides for you is the ability to demand provision of a CableCARD, at a regulatory-reviewed nominal price, for use in your own QAM tuners. However, of course, that means your own QAM tuners must be CableCARD-compatible. And, even with the benefits of that law, you'd still have to pay an additional outlet fee for every outlet beyond your first outlet. Digital cable television service is ostensibly priced per television.

Am I wrong in saying that FioS doesn't charge the replication fee ?

-Ken

I'll check into that.

Okay, updated... Comcast provides one CableCARD free, and charges about $7 extra for each additional digital outlet, plus $1.50 extra for each additional CableCARD. FiOS doesn't charge extra for monthly service to additional digital outlets, but charges about $4 for each CableCARD. So basically FiOS is clearly less expensive, in this regard, once you get to the third digital outlet with CableCARD.

Can anyone who's switched out to the new 250GB HD DVR is the 30 second skip and swap functions still work as they did with the 160 GB version? Local office has the new boxes and I just wanted to be sure before making the change out.

Can anyone who's switched out to the new 250GB HD DVR is the 30 second skip and swap functions still work as they did with the 160 GB version? Local office has the new boxes and I just wanted to be sure before making the change out.

Yes they work just fine. :)

Well after having both Comcast and FIOS the last six months, I have officially cut my ties with Comcast since my promo period has ended. I now have FIOS for just TV/Internet and use Ooma ( Awesome product btw ) for phone. I rated FIOS ahead in almost every category so it was an easy decision for me. I'm not going to say I'll never be back with Comcast, maybe after the digital conversion I'll have to check back in. But my area isn't scheduled for another 6 or 7 months though! Until then, my post here will be sparse but will always be lurking to keep informed of any changes.

Yes they work just fine. :)

Did you program the new style remote or were you using an old one?

Can anyone who's switched out to the new 250GB HD DVR is the 30 second skip and swap functions still work as they did with the 160 GB version? Local office has the new boxes and I just wanted to be sure before making the change out.

Out of curiosity, where is your local office? Thanks!

Hello,

I am going to sign the one year contract with Comcast in a few days for HD service and I could use some help.

I will be getting the "Digital premier and sports entertainment package" and that includes the "free" DVR.

The fact that the DVR is free makes me think it may not be the best DVR that Comcast offers in the Boston area so I am turning to all of you for advice.

I don't want Comcast to stick me with a DVR that is inferior to what is available.

Can someone tell me if there is a difference in the DVR's that Comcast offers in the Boston area?

Comcast says the DVR I will be getting records 40 hours of HD so does that mean it is the best DVR they offer in Boston?

What about this new 250GB HD DVR? Should I ask Comcast if I can have that DVR?

All of these things are new to me. I will be getting my first HDVT in a few weeks and I have no idea what to look for in services from Comcast. And I do not exactly trust them to give me the best advise.

Can someone tell me what to do before I sign this contract and I am stuck with it for one year.

If it matters I live in South Boston.

Any and all help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Jim

Hello,

I am going to sign the one year contract with Comcast in a few days for HD service and I could use some help.

I will be getting the "Digital premier and sports entertainment package" and that includes the "free" DVR.

The fact that the DVR is free makes me think it may not be the best DVR that Comcast offers in the Boston area so I am turning to all of you for advice.

I don't want Comcast to stick me with a DVR that is inferior to what is available.

Can someone tell me if there is a difference in the DVR's that Comcast offers in the Boston area?

Comcast says the DVR I will be getting records 40 hours of HD so does that mean it is the best DVR they offer in Boston?

What about this new 250GB HD DVR? Should I ask Comcast if I can have that DVR?

All of these things are new to me. I will be getting my first HDVT in a few weeks and I have no idea what to look for in services from Comcast. And I do not exactly trust them to give me the best advise.

Can someone tell me what to do before I sign this contract and I am stuck with it for one year.

If it matters I live in South Boston.

Any and all help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Jim

You must be getting the new 250gb dvr, my 120 gig dvr only does about 24 hours of HD.

-Ken

The Norwell office - I stopped in there the other day and they have them in stock.

Can someone tell me if there is a difference in the DVR's that Comcast offers in the Boston area?

If you're signed up to get an HD/DVR you'll get one of about 5 different models. Just a complete crapshoot on what the tech was issued & has on his truck. If you get an older model (or one that you just don't like for whatever reason) you can bring it to a payment center & exchange it at any time.

The Norwell office - I stopped in there the other day and they have them in stock.

Lowell also has them in stock (picked one up today) and Westford said they've had some and should have more soon.

Did you program the new style remote or were you using an old one?

I've been using a 'One for all' 8910 remote for a few years now with the same code & still using that with the new DCX. If I was using the Comcast issued remote I'd use the old silver one. Or I'd program the code from that one into the new gray remote, code 01376 if I remember correctly. Info on how to do that is in the wiki. If you're using the new gray remote with the default code the 30sec skip button won't work.

Moto wiki (http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/How_to_use_a_Motorola_DVR/Programming_the_Remote)

If you're signed up to get an HD/DVR you'll get one of about 5 different models. Just a complete crapshoot on what the tech was issued & has on his truck. If you get an older model (or one that you just don't like for whatever reason) you can bring it to a payment center & exchange it at any time.

See what I mean about Comcast not telling the truth. I just left the payment office about 5pm today. I needed to fill out the form to change the name on the account.

Anyway, I asked if there was more then one type of HD DVR and I explained that I wanted the one with the most storage capacity. I was assured there are only two DVR's.

One is for HD and the other is for non-HD and the two people that work there were sure of that.

I am telling you I do not trust this company. If FIOS was in available were I live I would jump on it ASAP. The terrible thing is I am switching my Verizon phone and DSL service over to Comcast so I can get the sale price for the package I am ordering. It must be the triple plan for this price.

Thanks for the feed back and I will be sure to ask about the 250GB HD DVR.

Jim

What makes you think jonwww went to the same office as you did, Jim?

I think you're making some wild accusations there. They're not lying just because they aren't telling you what you want to hear.

What makes you think jonwww went to the same office as you did, Jim?

I think you're making some wild accusations there. They're not lying just because they aren't telling you what you want to hear.

Bicker1, no where did I imply that I was at the same payment office jonwww went to. My post said I had just left "the" payment office not "that" payment office.

I also don't feel I made any "wild accusations".

I simply reported exactly what I was told. If Comcast has a few different models of the HD DVR then they should have said so. They said there are only two DVR's. One model for HD and one model for non-HD. When someone tells me there are "only two" it implies there are no others, anywhere.

Bicker1, do you work for Comcast? Is that why you are upset?

If my post offends you, as it appears it has, I apologize. But, then again your post has offended me. So I guess we are even.

Have a wonderful evening, Sir.

Jim

I also don't feel I made any "wild accusations". Anytime you assertion that you were lied to, without evidence of all of the necessary aspects of a lie, that's going to be a "wild accusation".

If Comcast has a few different models of the HD DVR then they should have said so.You went to a local office. The folks there are responsible for supporting the service that they provide, not the entirety of Comcast.

Bicker1, do you work for Comcast? Is that why you are upset?I never have worked for Comcast. I'm not upset. I'm disappointed that you'd cast reckless aspersions on folks who work for Comcast. I wouldn't want any of my customers doing that to me. I doubt you'd like anyone doing that to you.

Anytime you assertion that you were lied to, without evidence of all of the necessary aspects of a lie, that's going to be a "wild accusation".

You went to a local office. The folks there are responsible for supporting the service that they provide, not the entirety of Comcast.

I never have worked for Comcast. I'm not upset. I'm disappointed that you'd cast reckless aspersions on folks who work for Comcast. I wouldn't want any of my customers doing that to me. I doubt you'd like anyone doing that to you.

Can we put this to bed now? I am sure there are more important things to talk about in here then this.

Jim