Hoping the FIOS will not put Al Jezeera on our system

[JSchaff]

Fellow FIOS people, is there any news on whether Verizon is going to add Al Jezeera? How do we avoid this awful channel? Time Warner has already stepped up. Have you heard anything re Verizon? I can't get an answer from the company.

[unix-kid]

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@ig wrote:

I agree Verizon needs to pull the plug on this channel and make it A La Carte for those wanting to watch it.

I have memories of 9/11 and dont want to support this in any way.

I called Verizon and told them if no action is taken in 10 days I am going to disconnect my service.

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Hey there ig, welcome to the Verizon forums. This is a peer-to-peer forum where users assist eachother.

Like any other news channel, they will cover particulary sensitive topics, and if you are offended by any of these, feel free to block those particular channels. Here's how you do it: 

1. Press the Menu button on your remote control.
    
2. Select Settings.
    
3. Select Parental/Purchase.
    
4. Enter your Parental Controls PIN.
    
5. Select Parental Preferences.

         To lock or unlock all channels:
         Select Lock All or Unlock All and press OK.

         To lock or unlock specific channels:
         Select Block by Channel > Add or Remove Channels.
         From there you can select to Lock All, Unlock All, or
         select specific channel(s) that you’d like to lock or unlock

[joecies3]

We don't want it blocked we want it gone.  If you want to watch this propaganda move to Qatar.

[Darkdayz]

All of America has memories of 9/11. That has nothing to do with this channel. If you decide to leave then leave. I personally block channels I dislike or watch them for perspective. Burying my head in the sand is never an option. So if you equate 9/11 with any channel it just shows how weak your constitution is to a differing opinion.

[sdkeller]

I find it hilarious that the same people crying about how unAmerican Al-Jazeera is are the same people crying about Verizon not carrying BlazeTV (which isn't even a real network - its a subscription based website for Glenn Beck's army of {please keep your posts courteous}).  

It's about time Verizon gives those of us with an IQ over 70 an actual channel to watch REAL news.  Al-Jazeera America is far superior to ALL the American corporate owned crap media, that do nothing but spew a partisan perspective or the celebrity trial of the week.

[Pmill]

I do not wish to pay for this channel so merely not watching or putting on parental controls is not an option.  I need to have the option of not paying or supporting this channel in any way.  Otherwise, i wiil take my cable dollars elsewhere.  If others wish to see it, fine, let them pay for it.

[Bellagiacomo]

Kieran {edited for privacy}
Liked · September 7

1250 Patriots from all 50 states have already signed the #DropAlJazeera petition. SHARE this to spread the word.
http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/dropaljazeera

[bobbo527]

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@Bellagiacomo wrote:

Kieran {edited for privacy}
Liked · September 7

1250 Patriots from all 50 states have already signed the #DropAlJazeera petition. SHARE this to spread the word.
http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/dropaljazeera

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Nothing is MORE UNAmerican than censorship, you don't like the channel DON'T WATCH IT!!! Nobody has a gun to your head making you watch it.

1250 Patriots, more like 1250 bigots. 

[aaronwtfios1]

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@bobbo527 wrote:

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@Bellagiacomo wrote:

Kieran {edited for privacy}
Liked · September 7

1250 Patriots from all 50 states have already signed the #DropAlJazeera petition. SHARE this to spread the word.
.........

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Nothing is MORE UNAmerican than censorship, you don't like the channel DON'T WATCH IT!!! Nobody has a gun to your head making you watch it.

1250 Patriots, more like 1250 bigots. 

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yes, i don't see how people can make some of these statements if they have actually watched the channel. The news on Al Jezeera is presented in a less biased way than most of the US news channels.

[speechytex]

Verizon, I didn't ask for this station yet you are charging me for it.

[bondmanp]

Agreed!  Does anyone know if there is a way to block Al Jazeera?  I don't mean a parental lock, but a way to block it from appearing on the channel guide.

[joecies3]

It's here!  Al Jazeera AImerica needs to be removed from FIOS TV asap.  Verizon hosting this Islamic propaganda channel is absolutely shameful.  I don't want it blocked - I want it gone.  If Fios won't drop it I am going to seek alternatives.

[Knightmare65]

Verizon supporting Al Jazeera America is inexcusable and 100% unAmerican. I will not stand to pay for a channel and a company who supports terrorists like the Muslim Brotherhood and Al Qaeda.

Verizon should replace Current TV with The Blaze TV, now that is a honest  American news station.

[celticpride1]

well i gues all you teaparty people will just have to go to an antenna because just about all the cable and satellite companies carry this channel like they carry fox news.

[benigngerm]

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@celticpride wrote:

well i gues all you teaparty people will just have to go to an antenna because just about all the cable and satellite companies carry this channel like they carry fox news.

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Unfortuantely, that isn't the case. TWC which is the second largest cable company does not carry the channel. U-Verse also does not carry the channel. So there are alternatives to people that are serious about jumping ship. I'd avoid U-Verse though, their picture quality is notoriously bad. 

[AnnJ11]

To all you people who are so upset about Al Jazeera:

1. Take a look at it.  It's not what you think.  Mostly, it's like BBC News.

2. Are you aware that Al Jazeera owns beIN Sport?

[unix-kid]

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@AnnJ1 wrote:

To all you people who are so upset about Al Jazeera:

1. Take a look at it.  It's not what you think.  Mostly, it's like BBC News.

2. Are you aware that Al Jazeera owns beIN Sport?

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I can confirm this. Yet I don't see people asking for BBC World News to be removed. 

[tns2]

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@benigngerm wrote:

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@celticpride wrote:

well i gues all you teaparty people will just have to go to an antenna because just about all the cable and satellite companies carry this channel like they carry fox news.

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Unfortuantely, that isn't the case. TWC which is the second largest cable company does not carry the channel. U-Verse also does not carry the channel. So there are alternatives to people that are serious about jumping ship. I'd avoid U-Verse though, their picture quality is notoriously bad. 

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Actually TWC is in talks to carry Al-Jezzera.

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/time-warner-cable-talks-air-al-jazeera-america-ar...

[unix-kid]

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@tns_2 wrote:

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@benigngerm wrote:

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@celticpride wrote:

well i gues all you teaparty people will just have to go to an antenna because just about all the cable and satellite companies carry this channel like they carry fox news.

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Unfortuantely, that isn't the case. TWC which is the second largest cable company does not carry the channel. U-Verse also does not carry the channel. So there are alternatives to people that are serious about jumping ship. I'd avoid U-Verse though, their picture quality is notoriously bad. 

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Actually TWC is in talks to carry Al-Jezzera.

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/time-warner-cable-talks-air-al-jazeera-america-ar...

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So far I can name two providers that don't carry AJAM nationwide. They may in select markets, not sure:

- Cox

- Comcast

The list is shrinking 🙂

[tns2]

Comcast is suppose to be carrying Al Jezzera America.

[WhittierTV]

How is it that we are paying for this despicable channel - terriorist TV.  How long will it take for Verizon to get rid of this junk if no one wathces it?  Tomorrow would be too soon.

[armond_in_nj1]

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@WhittierTV wrote:

 ... How long will it take for Verizon to get rid of this junk if no one wathces it? ...

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If no one watches it, then no one will know.