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Originally Posted by mikeod
The frustrating part for me is that I have two TVs that have the clear QAM tuner so I can get some local hi-def channels from the cable alone. Once the conversion is done and I attach the DTA boxes, those channels won't be available unless I spring for a regular hi-def box.  |
Me too. Been getting HD for years without paying. I thought there was a federal law that stated if the local station (Orlando's networks) were BROADCASTING (over the air) in HD, that the cable companies were not allowed to charge extra for those HD stations. Anyone hear of this?
With 3 sets on digital boxes now, yes the picture is clearer but Channel 1 On-Demand doesn't work and some channels (especially 36 - CNBC) cuts out a lot. Also channel 7 is letterboxed with an annoying data stream along the upper edge of the picture. What's your experience with these stations?
Now you get 3 TVs on digital no extra charge - then they will cut that down to 2 and you pay extra for the third. Then they'll cut that down to 1 and you'll have to pay for the second and third eventually.
Comcast creeps up the bill a couple a times a year and each time I call and threaten to go to Direct TV - that's when they transfer me to the "Retention Dept.".
Oh and more letters will go out to those that didn't reply before they make the switch. It'll be months. Perhaps 2012.
No fun dealing with Comcast.
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