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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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Verizon FiOS Begins Allowing CableCARD Self-Installs

Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 by MegaZone

Ahead of the August 1st FCC mandated date, Verizon has begun allowing FiOS TV customers to self-install CableCARDs into their own devices, which primarily means TiVo of course. You can order a CableCARD online for you to install yourself – … Continue reading →

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The Palm Treo 755p Is Finally Available For Verizon Customers

Posted on Monday, December 17, 2007 by MegaZone

The Treo 755p is the top end of the CDMA Palm OS Treo line-up, and it has been available to Sprint and Alltel customers for months. It is roughly the CDMA equivalent to the GSM Treo 680 that I own. … Continue reading →

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FiOS Launches HD VOD

Posted on Friday, December 7, 2007 by MegaZone

Verizon’s FiOS has launched High-Definition Video On Demand for FiOS TV customers. HD VOD is now available over the FiOS TV systems in Richmond and Virginia Beach, Va.; Tampa, Fla.; Fort Wayne, Ind.; and Pittsburgh. It is coming soon to … Continue reading →

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A review of Verizon FiOS, overall good – but not so for their STB

Posted on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 by MegaZone

Over at Broadband Reports, member weenah has posted a review of the Verizon FiOS service. Overall, the review is strongly positive: I have to give FiOS internet two very enthusiastic thumbs up and a 10/10 in the awesome scale. Seriously, … Continue reading →

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