[Bill] Advice for Getting a New Promotion...
My current triple play promotion is almost over. I've been with Comcast for many years, so my deal is not nearly as good as a new customer but still better than full price. Anyone have advice for...
View Article[Comcast Equip] Digital Adapter
Hi All, I'm getting conflicting answers from Comcast reps and thought I would ask. I don't use the On-demand features of the HD boxes and was wondering if the "Digital Adapter" will work for me. I am...
View Article[Comcast Equip] DCX power save mode
I recently upgraded my box from an ancient DCT-6412P2 to a DCX-3400M due to the MPEG4 change. One option in the menus is for Power Save mode. Does this do much of anything beyond shut down the drive?...
View Article[Comcast Equip] Swap a defective DTA for a replacement
I have a few questions on a SD DTA swap. I am strictly on a Limited Basic plan. Am covered by the agreement between Comcast and I believe the FCC. When Comcast went to all encrypted content. I was...
View Article[HD] Limited Basic and HD Channels
Yesterday I downgraded my service from Digital Economy (no HD included) to Limited Basic. In the FAQ it says the following regarding Limited Basic and HD channels: More about HD DTAs In 2013 Comcast,...
View Article[Cable Card] Is Comcast required to provide a cable card?
I signed up for new service in Chicago and was confirmed to received a cable card. (Twice - and I have emails to prove it as well as a transcript of a chat session.) Now the tech arrived today and he's...
View Article[X1-X2] X1 upgrade fee waived
So now when I log onto my Xfinity Account on the Internet, I get this popup: It basically says that they can upgrade me to X1 with Upgrade Fees waived. Is this legit? Has anyone tried this? Is there...
View ArticleChicagoland customers help me understand what I should pay
Longtime DSLReports member but I spend most of my time in my providers forum. Could use some Chicagoland Comcast customers help/advice. I live in the NW 'burbs. Comcast has been a provider in my city...
View Articlex1 boxes
why do i read here and there that if you get a new x1 box, (non-dvr) or (dvr) that you need a tech come out to install it.a couple of my friends went to my local office,picked up a box and connected...
View Article[Cust Svc] Comcast Direct
Hi all - First off, wanted to say thanks to everyone for allowing us to participate in this forum so actively. This community is wonderful and we are glad to be a part of it. I am part of the team that...
View Article[Content] Whats up with the ex Paladia channel?
I understand Paladia (I probably spelled this wrong), changed to MTV Live, but ever since that change over all I have seen is The Movie Channel, and on the guide it states its MTV Live. Anyone else...
View Article[Rant] Dear Comcast
Dear Comcast Xfinity, I live in an exclusive senior development with nearly 2,500 homes. For years, we have asked you for a group rate because $180 per month for your triple play package is just too...
View Article[VOD] All Simpsons episodes available for free on demand
I discovered last night while browsing on demand that Comcast now has every Simpsons episode available. They are all free if you get FXX in your package.
View ArticleOh, this can't be good...
I am missing a couple of TV channels this morning, the TiVo says it can't find a signal for them. So I go to Comcast's site, sign-in, and then click "Support" to try to get a status for my area. The...
View ArticleOutage
Hi folks, We are currently having a bit of an outage at one of our main intake hubs. I will provide more information as I get it. You may have trouble reaching 1-800-COMCAST and the majority of...
View ArticleNational non-local outage
It looks like there may be a national outage for all non-local channels. Seen posts from Colorado and Pennsylvania, and it's out here in the Chicago area.
View Article[Rant] Comcast is doing a good job of accelerating cord cutters...
Noticed this nice lovely statement. Starting Mar 3, we will increase the Regional Sports Fee from $1.00 to $3.00/mo and the Broadcast TV Fee from $3.25 to $5.00/mo. That broadcast tv fee started at...
View Article[Video] MPEG-4
Any news on when Comcast will using MPEG-4 video? And does anyone know if Atlanta customers are currently using? Will Comcast add more HD channels when available in Freedom Region when this active? See...
View Article[Comcast Equip] tv boxes
just a shout out to everybody,and out of curiousity what cable tv boxes are you people using and X1 or not?
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