Hard to watch TV with EAS test every 5 minutes
Well i guess it is time to just go to bed, because watching TV is not happening with an EAS test every 5 minutes for the last hour so far. No end in sight.
View Article[CATV] Decades channel added
I have basic cable and they added the Decades channel which is 201 on mine. It's unusual in that it shows repeats of the same show for an entire day, sometimes two. I haven't been able to find what...
View ArticleAny news on speed upgrades?
I recall a post from chartertech some time ago stating we would see some increased speeds, particularly on the upload side in Q1 of this year. Anyone heard any chatter on possible upgrades in the mix?
View Article[HSI] SMC modem login
Greetings, Does any one knows how to log into a Charter modem ( +router ) for business ? this is a "new" SMC modem - SMC D3G1604w, and it serves a 192.168.44.n local address. When I am trying to log...
View Article[CATV] Connecting Charter Cable Box to DVD-R
Hi there, I have a Charter cable box (Motorola Arris DCX3220-e), and I also have a rather old Tivo model connected (Tivo Dual Turner). I have recently purchased a Magnavox DVD-Recorder (MDR557H), and I...
View Article[Upgrades] Will Charter deploy fiber to the home?
With most big players already in the game. Google, Comcast, AT&T, I am wondering if Charter will enter the Fiber to the Home game. You would think they would be bringing it as well with the...
View Article[CATV] OnDemand not working right
I have basic cable with the Charter box. When I use OnDemand, if I select any category, it says "Loading Please Wait" forever. It also plays choppy audio clips of ads. It was okay a few days ago. Is...
View Article[CATV] Cablecard Paring
I've had 5 tech out to pair a cable card with a Tivo. To make a long story short, the last tech called NOC (5/11) and spoke to someone that said the Headend software changed and they were working on it...
View Article[HSI] 377 feet from the line, even side of the road.
So we are looking for a new home and are zeroing in on one. So I called Charter to see if it is serviceable, and they are saying that since it is on the even side of the street and 377 feet it is non...
View ArticleNot notifying customers of Truck Roll Fees
Seriously, they need to tell people they are going to charge for a truck roll. I had a tech rolled out to me because I was moved off my old 30mb DL plan to one of their new quantum plans so I needed a...
View Article[CATV] WGN being moved from Basic to Expanded
Just got a letter saying WGN (both SD and HD versions) are being moved from Basic to Expanded in June. I have Basic so I'm just going to lose that channel. This is why so many people get mad at their...
View Article[CATV] CableCARD Firmware Updating - cable box
Last night I was watching the Letterman thing and suddenly the whole screen said "CableCARD Firmware Updating" and displayed some frequency numbers. This lasted 40 minutes and then it repowered itself...
View Article[Other] Well, well ... Charter really doesn't get the internet !
Big hack of Charter user data .. http://yro.slashdot.org/story/15/05/20/226200/simple-flaw-exposed-data-on-millions-of-charter-internet-customers
View Article[Email/WebMail] FYI Bogus Phish-ing email received.
Just received this email awhile ago today and thought I'd share it, just in case this was a more wide spread thing going on. This is what the internals of the email shows: From - Fri May 22 13:28:51...
View Article[Other] Did charter make a speed upgrade I was unaware of?
I've had Charter for the last 10 years with currently having access in Birmingham, AL area and it's been nothing but awesome for me and by far the best ISP i've ever had. I am a heavy user and...
View Article[CATV] Decades channel added
I have basic cable and they added the Decades channel which is 201 on mine. It's unusual in that it shows repeats of the same show for an entire day, sometimes two. I haven't been able to find what...
View ArticleTime Warner deal near?
Charter Nears $55 Billion Deal for Time Warner Cable: Source -- Just cause you got the monkey off your back doesn't mean the circus has left town. Team Helix- Folding@Home and Rosetta@Home
View ArticleCharter Communications to offer Dodgers TV channel
Charter Communications plans to soon begin offering the Los Angeles Dodgers TV channel, SportsNet LA, in Southern California, breaking the year-long impasse that has prevented thousands of baseball...
View Article[HSI] Any other SE Missouri people experiencing speed issues?
I have tested 12 locations all are getting 3/4 speeds
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