Tag Archives: Cable

Comcast a Mixed Bag on CableCARD Self-Installs, Will They Be Ready on August 8th?

Posted on Thursday, August 4, 2011 by MegaZone

We all know the FCC has mandated CableCARD self-installs, and FiOS, Cox, and Cablevision are already on board, with TWC on deck, but what about Comcast? Well, they’re something of a mixed bag. Comcast’s policies seem to vary territory to … Continue reading →

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Cablevision Begins Offering CableCARD Self-Installs

Posted on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 by MegaZone

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 … Continue reading →

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Collection of Groups Urges FCC to Pursue AllVid

Posted on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 by MegaZone

A slew of consumer electronics and consumer advocacy groups seem to have taken issue with a recent NCTA filing with the FCC, in which they argued against AllVid and for allowing the cable industry to basically do as they pleased. … Continue reading →

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Time Warner Cable Preps for CableCARD Self-Installs

Posted on Monday, August 1, 2011 by MegaZone

There’s nothing like waiting until the last minute, especially when it seems you’re doing it just because you can. While Verizon’s FiOS and Cox cable are already allowing CableCARD self-installs, Time Warner Cable looks to be drawing things out until … Continue reading →

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Cable MSOs Get A Week’s Reprieve from New FCC Rules

Posted on Friday, July 29, 2011 by MegaZone

Remember the new FCC rules which, among other things, mandated CableCARD self-installs starting August 1st? Well, due to a technicality, they’re now going into effect August 8th instead. Basically, while meant for August first, they take effect 30 days after … Continue reading →

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