NEW CHANNELS COMING TO A FIOS TV NEAR YOU!!!!

[Techman28]

Message Edited by Techman28 on 12-05-2008 01:40 PM

Message Edited by Techman28 on 12-05-2008 02:29 PM

[jake5975]

Techman,

I'm up and running with NHL Network, SD and HD, here in VHO 14.  A tech called Monday morning (I had an open ticket on this issue) and said he was sending some messages to my boxes.  When I got home from work last evening, both channels were working. 

Now, I'm still not receiving 1474, the NHL Center Ice HD channel.  It's not even showing up in the guide.  I know most other VHOs have had this channel for several weeks now, and that they got it at the same time they got NHL Network.  Any idea on this?

Thanks for all your help - much appreciated.

[Techman28]

I still haven't been given any info on the NHL Center ice for your area.

[jake5975]

1474, the HD channel for Center Ice, is now up for me as of last night!  NHL Network, and now the HD feed for Center Ice - I'm a happy camper.  Thanks for your help, Techman.

[JamesParks]

Techman,

I am in Henrico VA and PPV HD 1001 shows up on the guide, but always says "Off Air" what is that all about? Did this area not get the PPV HD yet?

Asking because the schedule looks like it shoulda already be deployed here and like I said, it does show up in the guide but with no information.

Thank you.

[Techman28]

it is possible that they aren't broadcasting but I can look at that first thing in the morning.

[JamesParks]

Techman, that would be great, I really appreciate the feedback!

Thank you. 

Message Edited by JamesParks on 12-18-2008 06:59 PM

[matcarl]

It always says OFF AIR because there is very rarely anything on it. Maybe a wrestling match or boxing once every two weeks.

Message Edited by matcarl on 12-18-2008 09:24 PM

[JamesParks]

matcarl,

I would at least think something would display on HD PPV, some kind of information other then "Off-Air". But like you said, maybe that's normal? 

[JamesParks]

Well, as matcarl said, and FIOS Tech support also informed me today, that you will see "Off Air" / No programming Info unless there is a HD PPV sponsored event. So just because it's on PPV does not mean it's in HD PPV. That I did not fully understand, now i do 

[MarvKirsch]

Techman:  I'm on Long Island, NY, with compitition from Cablevision.  I have triple play with HBO & Movies, very happy with FIOS for over 2 years.  There is one issue that everyone seems to be dancing around, and that is MSNBC in areas that Cablevision serves.  I even went as far as complain to the FCC about Cablevision.  To my surprise, Cablevision called me.....AND LIED TO MY FACE!!!  I asked: "When will your exclusive contract with MSNBC expire?" to which I was told: "We have no exclusive contract, Verizon is holding back".  While I tried just to get an answer, I felt as if I was going against city hall.  I finally just gave up.  I hopeful that once the exclusive MSNBC distribution contract ends (and I'm sure there is one), FIOS will be in a position to start broadcasting.  Heck, MSNBC is in almost all other territories.  I know that FIOS is in court with Cablevision for the rights to broadcast MSG-HD.  Considering how bad the Knicks are, this is no great loss.  So after this long winded babble....Do you have any idea as to when the Cablevision-MSNBC exclusive contract may be ending??

[snuka12000]

We just got Fios and to my surprise Fios doesn't have one of my favorite channels, MSNBC.

Why doesn't Fios have MSNBC?  MSNBC should be added to the channel line-up.

[nascar]

Assuming you are in a Cablevision area you cannot get it since there is a some deal between MSNBC and Cablevision.  I am in a Comcast area so I have it.  I can not get an answer as to when Verizon will be able to carry MSNBC in Cablevision areas.

If you are not in a Cablevision area then dunno.

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@snuka12000 wrote:

We just got Fios and to my surprise Fios doesn't have one of my favorite channels, MSNBC.

Why doesn't Fios have MSNBC?  MSNBC should be added to the channel line-up.

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[snuka12000]

Well, I think that I am in a Cablevision Area.  That sucks!

[lite]

I live in, a Cablevision area (came from Cablevision) . I was also a Dish Network customer. Dish had MSNBC, Fios does not, SOMEONE is lying.

[nascar]

I don't think someone is lying.  There is a distinction between terrestrial transmission of content and content that is sent to a bird.

It isn't easy to find it all out but the FCC is a good place to start.

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@lite wrote:

I live in, a Cablevision area (came from Cablevision) . I was also a Dish Network customer. Dish had MSNBC, Fios does not, SOMEONE is lying.

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[TimSykes]

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@nascar wrote:

I don't think someone is lying.  There is a distinction between terrestrial transmission of content and content that is sent to a bird.

It isn't easy to find it all out but the FCC is a good place to start.

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@lite wrote:

I live in, a Cablevision area (came from Cablevision) . I was also a Dish Network customer. Dish had MSNBC, Fios does not, SOMEONE is lying.

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I agree am sure it has to do with the way the signal is sent to the TV, one is ground wired, the other is satellite.

[MarvKirsch]

Bottom line:  If you live in a Cablevision served area (as I do) you will not be able to receive MSNBC on FIOS until the exclusive distribution contract (That Cablevision denies exists, {please keep your posts courteous}) ends, and no one seems to know when that will be.  Be advised that there is always the possibility that the exlusive distribtion contract could be extended, although I don't know why MSNBC would do that ($$$$$ talks )

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[zooky]

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@snuka12000 wrote:

We just got Fios and to my surprise Fios doesn't have one of my favorite channels, MSNBC.

Why doesn't Fios have MSNBC?  MSNBC should be added to the channel line-up.

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This must be on a Regional basis because I pretty much stay glued to it.  I'm in the Seattle area.  otoh - mayhaps I'm watching an MSBC wannabe?