[Rant] Had Enough Comcast
I am going back to Fios and have an appointment scheduled for Monday. Don't like that we keep losing channels and rates keep going up. Enough is enough!
View ArticleCNN In and CNBC World
Be nice to see us get these two channels. As I was looking to switch services I noted these 2 channels and remember watching the CNN International channel when I had it. SO WHEN IS COMCAST GOING TO ADD...
View Article[X1-X2] Xfinity X1 + Actiontec moca bridge (ECB2500CK01) issues
Symptoms: When watching DVR/On Demand content from my X1 STB, it is extremely slow (slow motion/suttering/unwatchable) Here's my living room setup: Wall --> Splitter --> 1 output to X1 DVR, 1...
View Article[Connection] Signal drops at night
Every night between 10 PM and 11:30 PM the signal drops, usually resulting in an unwatchable picture and sometimes causing the cable box to act confused. I doubt Comcast support will address this,...
View ArticleDoes Comcast still have a retention department?
I called them this morning to make sure I did not have a contract and told them I was switching to Fios and they confirmed I did not have one and told me they would miss me and Goodbye. WOW!!!! I...
View Article[Comcast Equip] Sudden voice over on TNT
Suddenly have annoying female voice over describing scene or action on TNT-HD. Do not want. Suggestions to eliminate?
View Article[Apps] No HBOGo/Bravo etc access "Sorry, there was an error loading..
It's not clear to me if this should be posted under HSI or TV. I had Comcast HSI service at my last place, I moved and added Cable TV service (with HBO etc). Now that I have moved I went to use HBO-Go...
View Article[Content] Enough already with "reality" programming on most channels
Is this the shape of TV programming for the future -- almost any channel features incessant "reality" type shows? Whatever happened to plots/drama/comedy -- something scripted beyond that in the faux...
View Article[Connection] Optimizing 6 outlets through splitters for HDTVs + internet
I have Comcast X1 at my new house currently powering 3 HDTVs with X1 HD-DVR boxes plus a HSI modem (surfboard SB6141) running off of an Extreme Broadband 4-way splitter (-7db outs). The quality appears...
View Article[Rant] Cable Box Broke, tech came in = Install charge
I had a cable box go bad on me. I have restarted it bunch of times but that did not fix. I called support to "send reset signal" and that did not fix. Tech came in and swapped the box. All good, and...
View Article[Rant] $1.50 Broadcast Fee added while under contract
I was surprised to hear from Comcast that they will be adding another $1.50 to my bill each month to recover their expenses in paying for many of the wonderful channels I don't watch. While they are...
View Article[Comcast Equip] Seniors displaced by fire could be charged for cable boxes
"The spokesperson would not guarantee there would be no fees, but said in most cases like this, they will waive charges" Now if comcast forces you to rent the box they should have some kind of...
View Article[X1-X2] X1 Self Installs Coming Soon?
Last week I saw this article on the Comcast site: http://customer.comcast.com/help-and-support/cable-tv/what-is-included-in-an-x1-self-install-kit I wasn't really sure if it was really for the X1 or...
View Article[Content] What happened to SPTMA?
My subscription used to allow me to watch SPTMA. Now it doesn't. When did that change take place? I am trying to be civil here, but is this how Comcast expects to keep customers? It seems unfair for me...
View Article[Content] weatherscan froze at 812pm
The local weatherscan is froze at 812pm for the Pittsburgh area. Anyone else have this problem ?
View Article[X1-X2] My DVR recordings disappeared and came back about 30min later
I turned on the TV during lunch to watch something while I ate. My X1 box said I had no recordings yet. I checked it a few times over about a half hour or so. Then, just when I was about to call...
View Article[Cust Svc] more comcast lameness
I went into account phone number update. However you cant remove a cell phone number , you can only update . Obvious genius programmers.
View Article[Connection] Proper signal range
What is the proper signal range for the tuner (not the forward or reverse data channels)? What S/N ratio? I'm getting between 5dB to 8dB and the picture is breaking up w/ hundreds of corrections per...
View Article[Content] So does Comcast ever add channels?
Been here since March and I have not seen any new HD channels. Is this it?
View Article[HD] Get Ready for "Ultra-HDTV"
While Comcast is still charging us an "HD Technology" fee, it looks like DirecTV is already planning for "Ultra-HDTV": DirecTV planning for Ultra HDTV Advanced Television - March 15, 2012...
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