[Connection] Why does my cable line shock me?
I noticed that the cable line going from the wall outlet to the cable box shocks me when I have it unplugged from the cable outlet. This happened when I was doing some troubleshooting and my multimeter...
View ArticleX1 Tuners?
Hi, I am basically being forced into getting the X1 service, as I am on a triple play (the premier) but the promo price has expired and the cost jumped up around $50 a month. I called on and talked to...
View Article[Cust Svc] one week in and we are leaving
We went with Comcast to save some money. I had heart valve replacement surgery and we have a ton of medical bills to pay. We found that by purchasing your internet and cable service we could save 50% a...
View Article[Comcast Equip] New XR8 device will allow older STBs to use RF remotes
Comcast may be preparing to deploy a new device called the "XR8" that would allow subscribers to control their STBs with RF remotes like the XR2 and XR5: Universal Electronics preps XR8, XR2 'aim...
View Article[X1-X2] X1 Questions
Hey guys, Im moving to a comcast area (have been using charter where I am located and u-verse). Anyway the X1 platform is where my new place is and Im just curious about the limitations of the client...
View Article[Connection] RGN150 Problems
When I got up this morning both my set top boxes had no output. Comcast finally put out a alert. I did several power cycles and online resets to no avail. Finally at 2:30PM I decided to do one more...
View Article[HD] Fox Sports 2
Wow - just came across something really astonishing! Was reading a story on PhillySoccerPage and noticed one of the comments was that someone from Manayunk (Philly) had Fox Sports 2 on Channel 737 in...
View Article[Content] SEC Network
Supposedly the SEC Network is part of the Sports Entertainment package but when I went to the channel (913 HD) last night (Silver Spring, MD) it said I needed to call an add it or subscribe to it. I...
View Article[Cable Card] Disturbing news from Comcast contractor
I just had a tech visit from Comcast today regarding issues with my signal and was told that Comcast will be getting rid of CableCARDs and forcing customers to either use DTA equipment or X1 set top...
View Article[X1-X2] X1 with cloud service and live streaming
Has the roll out of cloud services kind of stalled out ?Anybody that knows of where and when new cities will be added please respond with dates if possible. I have been waitng not so patiently...
View Article[Content] Picture Quality
What do you guys think of the HD picture quality of Comcast TV services? i was over someone's home last night that had Fios and I think Comcast had a better picture.
View Article[Install] X1 Installation scheduled -- how to prep?
Hi everybody, been following these forums a while, but it's a lot of info to remember! I finally decided to make the jump to X1 (which will lower my bill, amazingly). Tech is scheduled to come out on...
View Article[X1-X2] X1 Self Install
Can I just pick up the X1 receivers at the local business office or do I have to have a tech install. I've decided to go Comcast as they had a much better deal than DirecTV. -- Stop the Comcast-Time...
View Article[Content] Free Cinemax
I noticed CM was free this weekend so I was going to check the guide and see what was on. I click on "Riddick" and got a popup that said thanks for you order content will be available in 2 hours. I...
View Article[X1-X2] X1 with my own modem
Since I decided to pull the trigger on X1, I heard it requires a modem to work. Can I use my modem (Motorola SB 6141). -- Stop the Comcast-Time Warner merger, I'd rather Time Warner buy out Comcast.
View Article[Install] changing to comcast internet...they wanted to sell basic tv
The price of internet is $3 less if I get basic 10+ service. then they said oh you want hd $10 more...what a rip but they all do it LOL Any way I am using ota with windows media center. can the basic...
View Article[Audio] HD box audio stops working every week or so
Anyone have their audio stop working with the HD box? This has happened a few times now with 3 different HD boxes. The temporary fix is to go into the Audio Setup menu and change either the "Default...
View Article[Comcast Equip] Comcast has begun transitioning to MPEG4
FYI - An item today on the Zatz Not Funny! blog site: TiVo & Cables Inevitable MPEG4 Transition By Dave Zatz, Zatz Not Funny! - August 28, 2014...
View Article[X1-X2] XR5v3 remote is up for sale on comcasts website
the new XR5v3 remote is available on http://store.comcast.com/detail.php?p=628532&v=comcast_accessories and cost $19.99 without shipping. Tax is only applicable to orders shipped to California,...
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