Time Warner Cable HDTV

[AndyHDTV]

Known Deals Done With TWC, Not Available in All Areas

HD PPV
HD Movies OnDemand
HD Adult OnDemand
HD Showcase OnDemand
HBO-HD
HBO2-HD
HBO Family-HD
HBO Comedy-HD
HBO Signature-HD
HBO Zone-HD
HBO Latino-HD
Cinemax-HD
MoreMax-HD
ActionMAX-HD
5StarMAX-HD
ThrillerMAX-HD
WMAX-HD
@MAX-HD
OuterMAX-HD
Showtime-HD
Showtime 2-HD
ShowCase-HD
ShowExtreme-HD
The Movie Channel-HD
TMCxtra-HD
Starz-HD
Starz Comedy-HD
Starz Edge-HD
Starz Kids & Family-HD
Encore-HD
MGM-HD
Palladia-HD
TNT-HD
TBS-HD
CNN-HD
Cartoon Network-HD
truTV-HD
TCM-HD
HLN-HD
Food Network-HD
HGTV-HD
A&E-HD
History Channel-HD
History International-HD
Biography-HD
Crime & Investigation-HD
Lifetime Movie Network-HD
Hallmark Movie Channel-HD
Discovery HD Theater
The Science Channel-HD
The Discovery Channel-HD
The Learning Channel-HD
Animal Planet-HD
Planet Green-HD
Investigation Discovery-HD
Travel Channel-HD
Disney Channel-HD
ABC Family-HD
Toon Disney-HD
ESPN-HD
ESPN 2-HD
ESPN News-HD
ESPN U-HD
Universal-HD
The Weather Channel-HD
Sci-Fi-HD
Bravo-HD
USA-HD
CNBC-HD
MSNBC-HD
FUSE-HD
IFC-HD
AMC-HD
WE-HD
Fox News-HD
Fox Business Network-HD
National Geographic-HD
FX-HD
Speed-HD
Big Ten Network-HD
TV One-HD
E! Entertainment-HD
Style-HD
G4-HD
Versus-HD
Golf-HD
QVC-HD
HSN-HD
Smithsonian-HD
MavTV-HD
The Outdoor Channel-HD
CBS College Sports-HD
The Tennis Channel-HD
Game-HD (MLB Extra Innings & NHL Center Ice in HD)
Team-HD (NBA League Pass in HD)
NHL Network-HD
MLB Network-HD
NBA TV-HD
RFD-HD
WGN America-HD
BBC America-HD
Jewlery TV-HD
Nickelodeon-HD
Spike-HD
County Music Channel-HD
BET-HD
MTV-HD
VH1-HD
Comedy Central-HD
Lifetime Television-HD --- (Coming soon to TWC in San Diego)
Gospel Music Channel-HD --- (Coming soon to TWC in Yuma)
Sundance-HD --- (Coming soon to TWC in San Diego)
Hallmark Channel-HD --- (Channel Launching in February 2010, Coming soon to TWC in San Diego)
TV Land-HD --- (Coming soon to TWC in San Diego)
Pentagon Channel-HD --- (Coming soon to TWC in San Diego)
Oxygen-HD --- (Coming soon to TWC in Kansas City)



Negotiations Unknown With TWC


Centric-HD
LOGO-HD
HDNet
HDNet Movies
Fuel-HD
MTN-HD
TBN-HD
World Fishing Network-HD
Wealth TV-HD
Fashion TV-HD
Cars.TV-HD
Pets.TV-HD
Comedy.TV-HD
MyDestination.TV-HD
ES.TV-HD
Recipe.TV-HD
NFL Network-HD
NFL Redzone-HD
Hustler-HD
EWTN-HD

Sportsman Channel-HD --- (Channel Launching in Janurary 2010)
Fox Soccer Channel-HD --- (Channel Launching in Janurary 2010)
Fox Soccer Plus HD --- (Channel Launching in March 2010)
Nat Geo Wild-HD (Fox Reality Channel) --- (Channel Launching in March 2010)
Ovation TV-HD --- (Channel Launching in July 2010)
REELZCHANNEL-HD --- (Channel Launching in Q3 of 2010)
Cooking-HD (Fine Living) --- (Channel Launching in Q3 of 2010)
Starz In Black HD --- (Channel Launching in 1h of 2010)
Starz Cinema HD --- (Channel Launching in 1h of 2010)
IndiePlex HD --- (Channel Launching in 1h of 2010)
RetroPlex HD --- (Channel Launching in 1h of 2010)
Fox College Sports-HD --- (Channel Launching in 2010)
Fox Movie Channel-HD --- (Channel Launching in 2010)
Fox Sports En Espanol-HD --- (Channel Launching in 2010)
BTNC-HD --- (Channel Launching in 2010)
BE Network-HD --- (Channel Launching in late 2010 or early 2011)
OWN-HD (Discovery Health) --- (Channel Launching in 2011)
ShowBeyond-HD --- (Channel Launch TBA)
ShowWomen-HD --- (Channel Launch TBA)
ShowFamilyZone-HD --- (Channel Launch TBA)
ShowNext-HD --- (Channel Launch TBA)
FLIX-HD --- (Channel Launch TBA)
SI TV-HD --- (Channel Launch TBA)
BBN-HD --- (Channel Launch TBA)
Africa Channel-HD --- (Channel Launch TBA)
Chiller-HD --- (Channel Launch TBA)
Sleuth-HD --- (Channel Launch TBA)
Universal Sports Network-HD --- (Channel Launch TBA)
Qubo-HD --- (Channel Launch TBA)
ION Life-HD --- (Channel Launch TBA)
MTV2-HD --- (Channel Launch Rumored)





Links to Local TWC Threads

New York, NY – TWC
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=297592

Los Angeles, CA – TWC
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=306411

Dallas, TX – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=529070

Cleveland, OH – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=287017

Charlotte, NC – TWC
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=128876

San Diego, CA – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=376666

Raleigh, NC – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=147473

Kansas City, MO – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=234120

Columbus, OH – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=444586

Milwaukee, WI – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=463747

Cincinnati, OH – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=306883

Greenville, SC – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=322947

San Antonio, TX – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=137205

Greensboro, NC – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=137768

Buffalo, NY – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=137214

Austin, TX – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=336964

Albany, NY - HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=232530

Green Bay, WI - HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=333145

Honolulu, HI - HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=329826

Omaha / Lincoln, NE - HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=144464

Rochester, NY – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=394083

Syracuse / Utica, NY - HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=334413

Columbia, SC – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=99727

Waco / Bryan, TX – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=387012

El Paso, TX – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=256631

Charleston, SC
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=221319

Myrtle Beach, SC – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=186712

Greenville, NC – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=393419

Santa Barbara, CA – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=248309

Bakersfield, CA – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=460701

Wilmington, NC – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=254668

Erie, PA – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=389129

Palm Springs, CA – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=520724

Bangor, ME – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=233668

Binghamton / Elmira, NY – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=253210

Yuma, AZ – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...4&goto=newpost

Dayton/Lima, OH – HDTV
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=136336

Laredo, TX
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...3#post14548333



TWC System Sizes


AL
dothan 750MHz
Enterprise 870MHz

AZ
YUMA 870MHz SDV

CA
San Diego 750MHz SDV
Carlsbad 870MHz SDV soon
El Centro 750MHz
Desert cities 750MHz SDV
LA 750MHz,870MHz,and 1GHz Some SDV
Barstow 550MHz SDV

CO
Telluride 550MHz
Gunnison 550MHz

HI
Hawaii 750MHz SDV

ID
Moscow 870MHz
Coeur D Alene 750MHz

IN
Shawneetown 750MHz
Madison 750MHz
Terre Haute 870MHz SA/motorola system overlay

KS
Kansas City 750MHz SDV

KY
Owensboro 750MHz
Dixon/Clay 450MHz
Ashland 870MHz SDV
Central KY 870MHz SDV

ME
all of maine except lincoln 750MHz SDV
lincoln 550MHz

MA
Berkshires 550MHz
Athol 550MHz
Pittspfield 750MHz
north adams 1GHz SDV

MO
Kansas city 750MHz SDV

NE
nebraska 870MHz SDV

NH
Plymouth 750MHz SDV
Berlin 750MHz
Littleton 750MHz SDV
Conway 750MHz SDV
Keene 750MHz

NJ
NJ 870MHz

NY
Albany divis. 750MHz SDV
Rochester divis. 870MHz SDV
Buffalo divis. 750MHz SDV
CNY 750MHz SDV
utica 1GHz SDV
NYC 870MHz SDV soon
Hudson Valley 870MHz SDV

NC
Charlotte 750MHz SDV
Statesville 870MHz SDV
Raleigh 750MHz SDV
Greensboro 750MHz SDV
Fayetteville 750MHz SDV
Durham 750MHz SDV
Wilmington 750MHz SDV

OH
Cinci 750MHz SDV
NEO 750/870MHz SDV
Dayton 750MHz SDV
Ironton 870MHz SDV
Columbus 750MHz SDV

PA
Erie 750MHz SDV
Erie Suburban 870MHz SDV
Franklin 550MHz
Corry 750MHz SDV

SC
most of SC 750MHz SDV
hilton head 870MHz SDV
cheraw 870MHz SDV

TX
Dallas 870MHz SDV soon
Austin 750MHz SDV
San Antonio 750MHz SDV
El paso 750MHz SDV
Golden triangle 870MHz
Laredo 870MHz
Rio Grande Valley 870MHz
Kerrville 870MHz
Columbus 550MHz
Yokum 550MHz
Wichita Falls 750MHz
Greenville 750MHz (SDV soon ?)
Eagle pass 550MHz
uvalde 870MHz
Corpus Christi 870MHz

VA
Tazwell 550MHz
Keene Mountain 550MHz

WA
pullman 870MHz

WI
Greenbay 750MHz SDV
Milwaukee 750MHz SDV

WV
Clarksburg 870MHz SA/motorola overlay system

[illini]

best news of the day.

[gillcup]

Does anyone know if TMC-HD will be added to the SHOWTIME package or will it be a separate package?

[AndyHDTV]

Originally Posted by gillcup

Does anyone know if TMC-HD will be added to the SHOWTIME package or will it be a separate package?

I would imagine that it won't. If you subscribe to TMC then you will receive TMC-HD.
But also we have to wait for an offical announcement, then wait for our local TWC divisions to free up space to add it.

[AndyHDTV]

From LonghornXP

http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthr...?t=51362&page=4

"I called Fred and this is what I was told should be coming soon.

TMC HD within weeks (deal is done so weeks is the launching of it on the various systems).

Cinemax HD is expected to have a deal in a couple of weeks.

ESPN2 HD will be done before the start of baseball.

MTV HD and NGC HD are being worked on but no ETA yet but we might see them before or around the summer.

Starz HD and Starz On Demand will be at least 4th QT of 2006 wait.

I hope this helps you all out."

[swamphhh]

Originally Posted by AndyHDTV

I would imagine that it won't. If you subscribe to TMC then you will receive TMC-HD.
But also we have to wait for an offical announcement, then wait for our local TWC divisions to free up space to add it.

I read in this months bill that IFC is moving to the TMC package as of March 29th in Charlotte. I'm not sure were it is on other systems. I wonder if that channel reorder will also bring the HD channel to that package.

[ENDContra]

Originally Posted by AndyHDTV

I would imagine that it won't. If you subscribe to TMC then you will receive TMC-HD.
But also we have to wait for an offical announcement, then wait for our local TWC divisions to free up space to add it.

I have Showtime but have not subscribed to TMC, however I get TMC...so Im guessing maybe these are packaged together? If so, Id hope TMC-HD would be included (sure would make the price for Showtime-HD more worthwhile).

[gillcup]

Originally Posted by ENDContra

I have Showtime but have not subscribed to TMC, however I get TMC...so Im guessing maybe these are packaged together? If so, Id hope TMC-HD would be included (sure would make the price for Showtime-HD more worthwhile).

I should have clarified that TMC (non-HD) is part of the Showtime package here in Raleigh. So I'm hoping that TMC-HD will added as part of the Showtime package rather than them breaking off TMC into a separate package.

[TheRock]

Wow. You guys are lucky. Not only for the channels you are going to be receiving but also because your Cable Provider actually tells you the status of negotiations. Cox doesn't comment on any channels until they are already added to the lineup.

[AlbanyHDTV]

Originally Posted by AndyHDTV

My Email:
"Mr. Dressler, Can you tell me if their are any updates for these Hd channels?
Are you Still Negotiating, or finalizing agreements?
1.CINEMAX-HD
2.TMC-HD
3.Wealth TV-HD
4.Outdoor Channel 2-HD

Also It was said that Universal-HD will be removed after the Olympics in NYC. I know it's because we have no more available bandwidth. Why exactly is the ETA of Switched Digital Video for NYC such a secret. I know that Digital Simulcast has been completed but I can't get information on when SDV will be active in NYC?"

Response:
"cinemax is almost done, tmc is done, and neither wealth nor outdoor are in the works. i don't know the schedule for SDV. the local systems are making that call"


Future HD channel update

ESPN2-HD - hopeful to have espn2hd in time for baseball.
STARZ-HD - End of the year at the earliest
CINEMAX-HD – is almost done
TMC-HD - is done
Wealth TV-HD - are not in the works
Outdoor Channel 2-HD – are not in the works
MHD (MTV) - will take many months to conclude.
National Geographic-HD - No Word
Food Network-HD - Scripps has not yet made us a proposal.
HGTV-HD - Scripps has not yet made us a proposal.

It's been 3 weeks since this post.

No Cinemax HD or ESPN HD. It's one week from the start of baseball.

[HDTV-NUT]

Originally Posted by AlbanyHDTV

It's been 3 weeks since this post.

No Cinemax HD or ESPN HD. It's one week from the start of baseball.

TWC has ESPN HD. You mean ESPN2HD.

You didnt really think that we would get these channels in such a short amount of time did you? We wont have any new HD channels for atleast a couple of months at the shortest.

[hall]

What was left out in addition to the reply saying "the local systems are making that call", they also make the call on adding those channels that corporate TW has made deals on. Just because Cinemax and TW have a deal to carry Cinemax-HD, for example, doesn't mean that ALL local divisions will turn it on the following day... or month... or ever.

[AlbanyHDTV]

Yes, I meant ESPN2 HD. We did have SportsNetNY HD added to the IPG last week here in Albany, NY. I started a thread on that. However, there has been no programming shown on the HD channel to date. The first Mets home game will most likely be the 1st HD program.

I had two reasons to post the "no Cinemax or ESPN 2" comments. First, to "bump" the thread and second, to question the validity of the timeline in the original post.

[AndyHDTV]

If I don't hear anything by April 1st I will be contacting the VP for more info. I'm trying to give them at least one month from the last info I got from them so they can tie up any loose ends in their contracts & delivery of the content.

keep an eye on the Columbia,SC & Austin,TX threads as I believe those markets have the ablility to add more HD content as soon as it's available.

[AlbanyHDTV]

Originally Posted by AndyHDTV

If I don't hear anything by April 1st I will be contacting the VP for more info.

Well, it's April 3rd and there are 3 HD games on ESPN2HD today.

Any news?

[ReplayJanitor]

From toadfannc at satelliteguys:

I just e-mailed Dressler about ESPN2HD being added before MLB opening day (as he and others have led us to believe for months now). Well ... surprise, surprise-- he's changed his tune.

He reports no progress in adding ESPN2HD or the NFL Network. If you're like me and love sports, this might just be the last straw. Come on Verizon Fios!!

[TVBob]

No one else is getting the nfl network anytime soon.

[AndyHDTV]

Originally Posted by AlbanyHDTV

Well, it's April 3rd and there are 3 HD games on ESPN2HD today.

Any news?

I sent an email last week and still have had no response. Either he's on vacation or jus has no comment.

[TMSKILZ]

Originally Posted by ReplayJanitor

From toadfannc at satelliteguys:

Wow that completely sucks man.

It's 4/3/06 & still no ESPN2-HD, it's too bad, b/c Cablevision-NYC/NJ HD package puts our TWC-NYC HD package to shame. The recent additons of WPIX-HD (CH.711) & SNY-HD(CH.741) are nice additions, but we need more. I read today that Dish Network SAT has added more HD CHs to their HD package, which to date number about 14 HD Chs (formerly the Vo0m network) they just added a new HD Gaming CH to their HD package.

TWC-NYC HD service is a slow work in progress, all we can do is pray & wait in frustration!

[ready71]

Remember this: expect the worse from Time Warner cable. The massive profits from Time warner cable are used to pay the debt from the failed Time Warner and AOL deal. Time Warner offers the least service for the highest price. I will believe that they are offering ESPN2HD when I can tune it on my TV. The only reason I still have TWC is because I can't get satellite because of the trees on my property. Personally, I can't understand why anyone has TWC.

[mpgxsvcd]

Originally Posted by ready71

Personally, I can't understand why anyone has TWC.

Let's see!

1. I get 14 HD channels all at full bandwidth 1920x1080 or 1280x720.
2. I get on demand which I don't care about but my wife loves.
3. I have the 8300HD DVR which is perfect for my needs(2 tuners, DD, 160 Gig HD, SATA capability now, and HDMI). Other people hate it but it works for me.
4. And probably the single biggest reason. Road Runner cable modem! 8 gigabits down stream and a very respectable 400 kilobits/sec upstream for $40/month.

All of this isn't cheap $136 a month. Try to get this with satellite. You can't get the true HD and you will never get the internet speeds I get with TWC.

[Hiatt66]

Try 8 MBits/sec. 8 GBits/sec would rock!!!!!

[ready71]

1. I get 14 HD channels all at full bandwidth 1920x1080 or 1280x720.

You get what the network source passes to TWC. TWC then compresses the digital signal. This is exactly what DirecTV does.

2. I get on demand which I don't care about but my wife loves.

I have multiple Tivo units, so I haven't used On Demand, but I could see how some people could like it.

3. I have the 8300HD DVR which is perfect for my needs(2 tuners, DD, 160 Gig HD, SATA capability now, and HDMI). Other people hate it but it works for me.

Personally, I found the SA DVR to be the biggest piece of !!!! I ever used.

4. And probably the single biggest reason. Road Runner cable modem! 8 gigabits down stream and a very respectable 400 kilobits/sec upstream for $40/month.

For me, my friends and my neighbors, Roadrunner has been nothing but problems. Slow speeds and constant disconnects. I switched to Verizon FIOS in November and it has been exactly what Verizon said it would be: 15Mb/s down and 2 MB/s up. I haven't had a single problem. It is also less expensive than RR. I'm also saving money because with FIOS I can use Vonage. My RR connection was so bad, that I couldn't stick with Vonage.

When I had RR, it was advertised at 6Mb/s down (not Gb/s). I usually got around 3 Mb/s down.

All of this isn't cheap $136 a month.

I did the research and DirecTV is cheaper and offers more channels. Especially the channels I want: ESPN2HD, GolTV, ESPN Deportes and Setanta. TWC does not offer any of these channels.

[HDTVFanAtic]

Originally Posted by ready71

1. I get 14 HD channels all at full bandwidth 1920x1080 or 1280x720.

You get what the network source passes to TWC. TWC then compresses the digital signal. This is exactly what DirecTV does.

In correct, while TWC might recompress the digital signal, directv downconverts it to 1280x1080i, unlike TWC.

In every instance of comparison, TWC has beaten DirecTV in terms of PQ.

Depending on where you live, Directv *MAY* beat TWC in terms of number of HD Offerings - but not by much.

[ready71]

directv downconverts it to 1280x1080i

Can you provide a link to this?

TWC has beaten DirecTV in terms of PQ

J.D. Power and Associates
2005 Residential Cable/Satellite TV
Customer Satisfaction Study

DirectTV was second (missed 1st by one point).

Time Warner Cable was 7th (below industry average).

[kevinivey]

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...hlight=hd+lite

[mpgxsvcd]

Originally Posted by Hiatt66

Try 8 MBits/sec. 8 GBits/sec would rock!!!!!

sorry yes 8 megabits downstream is correct. 8 Gbits per sec definitely would rock. You know what I mean though.

[mpgxsvcd]

Originally Posted by ready71

[i]
4. And probably the single biggest reason. Road Runner cable modem! 8 gigabits down stream and a very respectable 400 kilobits/sec upstream for $40/month.

For me, my friends and my neighbors, Roadrunner has been nothing but problems. Slow speeds and constant disconnects. I switched to Verizon FIOS in November and it has been exactly what Verizon said it would be: 15Mb/s down and 2 MB/s up. I haven't had a single problem. It is also less expensive than RR. I'm also saving money because with FIOS I can use Vonage. My RR connection was so bad, that I couldn't stick with Vonage.

When I had RR, it was advertised at 6Mb/s down (not Gb/s). I usually got around 3 Mb/s down.

Well TWC is rock solid for Cable modems arround here 8 Mb/sec down and 400 kb/sec is what I get all day every day. Now if FIOS was an option I would probably dump TWC in a heart beat. I would give anything for 2 mb/sec upstream. That is actually enough to stream 540p Hd content over. TWC will have to step it up when FIOS arrives here. That probably won't be for another 2 or 3 years though. You FIOS users are really lucky!

[swamphhh]

I'm not a mod, but can we steer this thread back on topic? It should be about new HD on TWC, not about internet service or PQ versus D*.

[mlbUC]

Originally Posted by swamphhh

I'm not a mod, but can we steer this thread back on topic? It should be about new HD on TWC, not about internet service or PQ versus D*.

What, you don't want to see the whole D* PQ sucks thread again?