Metrocast change

Lmurphy · 09-27-2016, 01:05 PM

We just changed all our TV's over to digital so we would not need boxes. It was bad enough when they started charging fees for each month when you are seasonal. NOW THIS...so frustrating.

wifi · 09-28-2016, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Lmurphy

We just changed all our TV's over to digital so we would not need boxes. It was bad enough when they started charging fees for each month when you are seasonal. NOW THIS...so frustrating.

If they are "encrypting" and not just switching all analog to digital, you will still need their box to decrypt it. It will be interesting to see what they are really doing.

BroadHopper · 09-28-2016, 08:55 AM

I guess they are expecting everyone to have enough space behind their TV to tack the black box on. It will be a PITA to remove a 60" built in TV to do so. Especially when you are single!

All the channels have changed to triple digits. Can you imagine the confusion it will create for the mentally challenged?

Metrocast says 'Get over it'!

longislander · 09-28-2016, 09:33 AM

Time Warner (Spectrum, after Charter buyout) now has TWC TV thru devices like Roku. Been using Roku boxes for years. Not a "cord-cutter" yet, though.

It works well. You'll need enough Mbps (I've got the 50 Mbps) and you still have to be a subscriber.

"TWC TV® app -- not just for phone and tablet
Several people can watch different shows on different devices at the same time. Sign in to the TWC TV® app on devices such as Kindle Fire, Roku, Xbox and Samsung Smart TV.

Kindle Fire HD & HDX | Roku | Samsung Smart TV | Xbox One | Xbox 360 "

https://www.timewarnercable.com/en/t...e.html#devices

The real issue, in my view, is "broadband" v. "cable". Different Fed. and state laws/regulations stifle competition.

BroadHopper · 09-28-2016, 01:37 PM

Unfortunately TWC TV is not available on my smart TV. May need to by a ROKU stick.

longislander · 09-28-2016, 02:01 PM

Laconia has a Metrocast franchise and a Roku wouldn't help getting TWC.

http://www.city.laconia.nh.us/upload...0Franchise.pdf

http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/...C-III-53-C.htm

Don't know if your smart TV has Roku built-in. I've got the box. The box will stream with just about anything. Actually, I had Showtime thru TWC and canceled it. Subscribed to Showtime on Roku and it was a bit less/month. Also didn't have HBO on TWC, but subscribed on Roku (HBO NOW)

Unlike HBO GO, HBO NOW does not require a cable or satellite TV subscription. HBO NOW and HBO GO have the same great content; unlimited access to all of HBO - every episode, every season - plus hit movies, sports, documentaries, and comedy specials. Find out more about HBO NOW at order.HBONOW.com.

What is HBO NOW, and how is it different from HBO GO? – HBO GO

https://help.hbogo.com/hc/en-us

https://www.cnet.com/products/tcl-s3...-roku-tv-2015/

Slickcraft · 09-28-2016, 02:24 PM

We have a Metrocast provided digital terminal adapter (DTA) provided to us for an analog TV when they converted to all digital. The recent letter indicates that having a DTA hooked to a TV will allow reception of the encrypted channels.

So as a trial I hooked it up a DTA to a digital TV to see if there was an impact on appearance. As I expected, the output is a 4:3 aspect ratio for analog TVs not the standard digital TV 16:9. I can set the TV to convert the 4:3 to 16:9 with some distortion. Also with the TVs digital tuner I can select 9-1 or 9-2, for example, but not so with the DTA. It looks like using their DTA to solve the encryption issue will result in reduced quality as well as loss of sub-channel options.

ROKU options? you can use the Sling TV app on ROKU to get a good selection of live TV for $20/month.
https://www.sling.com/service

And with your phone and Google Cast you can stream live CH 9 news.

wifi · 09-28-2016, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Unfortunately TWC TV is not available on my smart TV. May need to by a ROKU stick.

As I stated in post #3, you can only access TW TV app on a Roku type device, on your home TWC IP (IFF you have one).

09-27-2016, 01:05 PM	#1
Lmurphy Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 8 Thanks: 11 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Seriously!!!! We just changed all our TV's over to digital so we would not need boxes. It was bad enough when they started charging fees for each month when you are seasonal. NOW THIS...so frustrating.

09-28-2016, 01:37 PM	#5
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,576 Thanks: 3,215 Thanked 1,103 Times in 794 Posts	Vizio with Yahoo apps Unfortunately TWC TV is not available on my smart TV. May need to by a ROKU stick. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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09-28-2016, 08:55 AM	#3
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,576 Thanks: 3,215 Thanked 1,103 Times in 794 Posts	Saw the online installation video I guess they are expecting everyone to have enough space behind their TV to tack the black box on. It will be a PITA to remove a 60" built in TV to do so. Especially when you are single! All the channels have changed to triple digits. Can you imagine the confusion it will create for the mentally challenged? Metrocast says 'Get over it'! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

09-28-2016, 09:33 AM	#4
longislander Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 545 Thanks: 49 Thanked 100 Times in 75 Posts	Time Warner (Spectrum, after Charter buyout) now has TWC TV thru devices like Roku. Been using Roku boxes for years. Not a "cord-cutter" yet, though. It works well. You'll need enough Mbps (I've got the 50 Mbps) and you still have to be a subscriber. "TWC TV® app -- not just for phone and tablet Several people can watch different shows on different devices at the same time. Sign in to the TWC TV® app on devices such as Kindle Fire, Roku, Xbox and Samsung Smart TV. Kindle Fire HD & HDX \| Roku \| Samsung Smart TV \| Xbox One \| Xbox 360 " https://www.timewarnercable.com/en/t...e.html#devices The real issue, in my view, is "broadband" v. "cable". Different Fed. and state laws/regulations stifle competition.

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09-28-2016, 02:01 PM	#6
longislander Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 545 Thanks: 49 Thanked 100 Times in 75 Posts	Laconia has a Metrocast franchise and a Roku wouldn't help getting TWC. http://www.city.laconia.nh.us/upload...0Franchise.pdf http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/...C-III-53-C.htm Don't know if your smart TV has Roku built-in. I've got the box. The box will stream with just about anything. Actually, I had Showtime thru TWC and canceled it. Subscribed to Showtime on Roku and it was a bit less/month. Also didn't have HBO on TWC, but subscribed on Roku (HBO NOW) Unlike HBO GO, HBO NOW does not require a cable or satellite TV subscription. HBO NOW and HBO GO have the same great content; unlimited access to all of HBO - every episode, every season - plus hit movies, sports, documentaries, and comedy specials. Find out more about HBO NOW at order.HBONOW.com. What is HBO NOW, and how is it different from HBO GO? – HBO GO https://help.hbogo.com/hc/en-us https://www.cnet.com/products/tcl-s3...-roku-tv-2015/

09-28-2016, 02:24 PM	#7
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,304 Thanks: 1,223 Thanked 2,098 Times in 957 Posts	We have a Metrocast provided digital terminal adapter (DTA) provided to us for an analog TV when they converted to all digital. The recent letter indicates that having a DTA hooked to a TV will allow reception of the encrypted channels. So as a trial I hooked it up a DTA to a digital TV to see if there was an impact on appearance. As I expected, the output is a 4:3 aspect ratio for analog TVs not the standard digital TV 16:9. I can set the TV to convert the 4:3 to 16:9 with some distortion. Also with the TVs digital tuner I can select 9-1 or 9-2, for example, but not so with the DTA. It looks like using their DTA to solve the encryption issue will result in reduced quality as well as loss of sub-channel options. ROKU options? you can use the Sling TV app on ROKU to get a good selection of live TV for $20/month. https://www.sling.com/service And with your phone and Google Cast you can stream live CH 9 news.