I noticed yesterday that Cox has added HBO to channels in the 300's when usually they are located in the 100's. I asked the CSR what is going on with these channels and he told me that usually that means that Cox is making room for more channels. Hopefully this means we will be getting some more of our locals in HD. Did anyone else in Hampton Roads, Va notice this?
[COX] Hampton Roads, VA - Cox
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I ntoiced today when I hit the menu button on my remote for my Mot 6412 under the HD channels its showing FoxHD now. I am hoping that Cox is going to be adding this channel to our HD line up soon. Anyone else noticed this in the Hampton Roads area?
I too live in Hampton Roads with Cox's Mot 6412 received two weeks ago and do not see FOXHD. What channel number is it listing?I didn't find anything in other forums, but received this explanation from Cox...
"Dear Valued Cox Customer:
Thank you for your inquiry. Cox is committed to providing the best
customer service possible.
HDTV:
We have inquired about expanding HD channels in Hampton Roads; however,
we have been advised that we are getting local channels at the end of
this summer quarter (maybe sooner). There are a lot of legalities and
contracts that have to be hammered out. Thank you for your interest in
HD. We will have more for you soon..."
"Dear Valued Cox Customer:
Thank you for your inquiry. Cox is committed to providing the best
customer service possible.
HDTV:
We have inquired about expanding HD channels in Hampton Roads; however,
we have been advised that we are getting local channels at the end of
this summer quarter (maybe sooner). There are a lot of legalities and
contracts that have to be hammered out. Thank you for your interest in
HD. We will have more for you soon..."
I was told by a Verizon supervisor that FioS will be beginning in Hapersville Area of Newport News at the end of the third quarter this year and than they will go to Jefferson Ave by NN Williamsburg National Airport area afterwards. He told me that voice and internet would be first with video to folllow. Verizon has turned on their video serivce in Texas already.
Have to wait to see how Cox is going to do once Verizon begins work in Hampton Roads VA.
Have to wait to see how Cox is going to do once Verizon begins work in Hampton Roads VA.
dagar said:FIOS is also in Falls Church area (was the other test site with the Tx locale).
I just hope I can get FIOS in Deep Creek
For what I was told and read, TX is the only state to have video service. Verizon is using TX as the test site first.
Well summer is almost over and Cox hasn't added anymore local HD channels. So Iam planning on running cable from my OTA to my HD TV and use my old Voom Receiver to get ALL locals in digtal and HD.
Cox needs to start working harder. Miss my Voom!!!
Cox needs to start working harder. Miss my Voom!!!
I would not count on Cox adding anything. I have been asking them for info on adding more HD content for a few years now. Thier answer is always the same: We hope to have more channels by the end of *whichever season it currently is* We have to work out the contract with each channel locally. Cox has offered to carry the HD signals for all local channels, however they have denied our request..blah blah blah.
When I asked some of the local channels this (WAVY, Fox43, and WVEC, they tell me that thier signal in HD is available to Cox, but Cox refuses to compensate them for it, when Cox charges us to see it (they say HD is free, but why do I have to subscribe to thier digital package which really isn't digital, but that's another topic). Cox wants to charge us for the locals, but not pay anything for it. It is kind of like in Happy Gilmore when the old folks are making the quilts and get nothing in return for it, while the home makes the money from it, and you feel good about buying them because you think that you are giving to the home.....
When I asked some of the local channels this (WAVY, Fox43, and WVEC, they tell me that thier signal in HD is available to Cox, but Cox refuses to compensate them for it, when Cox charges us to see it (they say HD is free, but why do I have to subscribe to thier digital package which really isn't digital, but that's another topic). Cox wants to charge us for the locals, but not pay anything for it. It is kind of like in Happy Gilmore when the old folks are making the quilts and get nothing in return for it, while the home makes the money from it, and you feel good about buying them because you think that you are giving to the home.....
welcome to the site, glad you are here.
it can be frustrating waiting for tv providers to add channels. you know that now.
anyway, don't be a stranger around here.
it can be frustrating waiting for tv providers to add channels. you know that now.
anyway, don't be a stranger around here.
Well the end of summer is here and Cox hasn't added any more local channels as I was told by the CSR. Cox HD serivce has been running here three years and no more local channels in HD. This year FOX has been broadcast more HD programs along with other local channels (UPN, NBC, ABC). I think Cox in Hampton Roads is doing a piss poor job in getting local HD channels.
They won't even carry TNTHD, and there are no subchannel problems. They simply won't use bandwidth for HD if they can use it for more lucrative purposes such as PPV and On Demand. I hope Dish picks up all 21 Voom channels and provides a reasonable package - then it's bye, bye Cox!jimmykce1 said:
