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    DVR Records Random Programs

    Is there any way to prevent the "Suggestions" from recording channels to which I am not subscribed? I've changed my guide preferences to list only channels to which I am currently subscribed but the I am always noticing the DVR recording a blank screen w D*'s "To subscribe..." on the bottom...
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    Tivo and PPV

    Since the D* PPV movies are typically a 24hr viewing window. How is that enforced once recorded on the DVR? Does it get deleted after 24 hours or does the entitlement expire and you are no longer able to view it?
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    Verizon might be in a bind soon:

    Not sure I am following the logic of direct bury / underground vs. aerial. I don't think one is necessarily advantageous over the other WRT longevity in terms of life expectancy of the glass. Many other factors go into determining if it goes in the ground or on poles. It's typically much...
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    Verizon might be in a bind soon:

    Interesting. I've heard of BPL but can't say that I've heard of deploying QAM based swtiched video over a BPL network. The array of new technology is dizzying... Keep us posted as this could a significant development. At the very least, it sounds like BPL has advanced quite a bit and glad...
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    pics of verizon fios setup

    Thanks for the welcome and the information. Interesting forum. To rtt2's points: I sure hope SBC has set the bar higher than Echostar??!?? Microsoft's IPTV solution is very resource intensive because of all the bells and whilstle's they've added to it. IPTV as a whole is deployed in...
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    pics of verizon fios setup

    So is FiOS TV a traditional cabletv (QAM/RF) based service delivered over their fiber network or is it truly IP-based (IPTV) technology?