Category Archives: Cable

Time Warner Cable to Acquire Insight Communications for $3B

Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 by MegaZone

Maybe this explains why Time Warner Cable apparently missed the memo about allowing users to self-install CableCARD, they’ve been distracted by discussions on acquiring Insight Communications for $3 billion. Based on the NCTA’s March rankings, TWC is the fourth largest … Continue reading →

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EFF Campaign to Stop the FCC from Granting Integration Ban Waivers to Cable MSOs

Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 by MegaZone

I noticed something odd today, three nearly identical comments filed on FCC proceeding 97-80 (1,2,3). I knew someone must be coordinating the comments, so I searched, and sure enough, it if an effort organized by the EFF. The body of … Continue reading →

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TiVo Premiere Elite Features Detailed in FCC Filing

Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2011 by MegaZone

TiVo would have to put something out on the one day I’m not glued to the net. I saw this this morning in my FCC RSS feeds in Google Reader on my Droid, but I’m just getting a chance to … Continue reading →

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30% of US Homes Have an Internet Connected Video Device

Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 by MegaZone

I found this surprising at first, but reading the numbers it does make sense. 30% of US households have an Internet connected device capable of handling video for their TV. The most common device is, not too surprisingly, a game … Continue reading →

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FCC CableCARD Self-Install Rules Are In Effect

Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 by MegaZone

So, the new FCC rules for CableCARD, tuning adapters, et al., took effect on Monday. So, where do the cable MSOs fall? Comcast: Checking their website it doesn’t look like anything has changed since last week. There are still FAQs … Continue reading →

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