Cablevision Begins Offering CableCARD Self-Installs

Posted on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 by MegaZone

Cablevision Logo Cablevision has joined Fios and Cox, and beat TWC, in offering CableCARD self-installs to their customers. Picking up a CableCARD from your local Optimum Store and installing it yourself will save you the $34.95 professional installation fee:

You can pick-up a (M-Card) CableCARD at your local Optimum Store*. Install the CableCARD in your Digital Cable Ready (DCR) HDTV, TiVo or MOXI DVR using the Cablecard Self-Installation Guide. With one call to your local customer service representative, you will be able to enjoy our video services. You can also order a CableCARD by contacting your local sales representative who will schedule a professional installation. The installation charge is $34.95.

They’ve even published a CableCARD Self-Installation Guide to help users through the process.

Thanks to Jason for the tip!

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  • Jon

    Just waiting for Comcast….

    • http://www.gizmolovers.com/ MegaZone

      Funny you should say that – see my next post. :-)

  • Anonymous

    Thanks for sharing this information….. 

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  • Chris

    Any update on self instalation? Optimum seems to throws me to a support rep and after being on the phone for at least 30 minutes I’m missing channels and have a support tech coming to check my card. Sigh

  • Chris

    Any update on self instalation? Optimum seems to throws me to a support rep and after being on the phone for at least 30 minutes I’m missing channels and have a support tech coming to check my card. Sigh