Bloodhound
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Post by Bloodhound on Aug 28, 2009 6:45:43 GMT -5
I have Direct Tv without HD and a DSL with ATT. I just don't have a good line of sight for the HD satellite. If I switch to EPB, I can have HD with the quad DVR and an ISP that is 10X faster for about $10 more a month. I think it's worth the switch. To bad they don't have the NFL Network. Maybe they will by the time they come into Red Bank.
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Post by professor on Aug 28, 2009 9:45:39 GMT -5
Placed my order with EPB today! Yeah..No more Comcast after next week. Saved approx $50 a month for equal service, except EPB'S DVR records 4 programs at once versus Comcast's two. I can also watch the recorded shows on all the tv's in the house. I live on Missionary Ridge. She said most of central and North Chatt is ready or will be in a few days, the outlying places like East Ridge and Red Bank will be over the next year. Hmmm... I live right on the border of North Chatt in Redbank. One of my neighbors is a tester. I wonder if it's a gradual rollout through Red bank. The line is up so it seems like it wouldn't be hard. Not sure how that works though. I sure would like to know a time frame. Would love to catch the start of college football(FSU/Miami) without having to add more service to Comcast. What are their packages? Actual dollars etc.. Edit: They have a page up now that lists the pricing, packages and other info: epbfi.com/ |
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Post by chattanoogahasnews on Aug 28, 2009 14:01:03 GMT -5
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Post by davrik on Aug 28, 2009 15:02:51 GMT -5
Depends on where you are. I placed my order yesterday and it will be intalled next week. (Missionary Ridge)
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Post by professor on Sept 15, 2009 22:17:17 GMT -5
The service officially launched today. The website says it's available at my address. Now just have to convince the wife. She likes so drag her heels on stuff like this.
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Post by professor on Sept 16, 2009 8:32:44 GMT -5
I just called and they're installing it on Wednesday!
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Post by ohwell on Sept 16, 2009 16:30:31 GMT -5
Bur, its not in my area. Yeah, I've got Charter and life sucks.
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joedog
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Post by joedog on Sept 16, 2009 16:52:29 GMT -5
Next Friday!!!
CommieCrap is bye bye.
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I forgot to add with a savings of $30 and some change for a similar product (Net & TV) PLUS I get HBO
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Scarlet&Gray
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Post by Scarlet&Gray on Sept 16, 2009 18:24:30 GMT -5
Their basic cable package was less about $5. All the other services were higher than comcast.
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goomba
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Post by goomba on Sept 16, 2009 19:23:29 GMT -5
internet is higher than the commies, but tv... WAY lower than the comcast commies  as soon as it avalibe on my street, I'm switching! |
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julia
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Post by julia on Sept 17, 2009 7:41:05 GMT -5
I watched one of their work crews putting up cable in our cul-de-sac day before yesterday. And we're moving this weekend! I hope it moves into Harrison soon.
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Post by Justin Thyme on Sept 17, 2009 10:07:57 GMT -5
Is the EPBFi package compatible with Tivo? Has anyone had experience with this?
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Post by BlackFox on Sept 17, 2009 10:21:43 GMT -5
Just had my first hiccup with Directv after 6 years of no issues. I finally had a problem with channels going out, and it took two service calls(I pay extra for protection) before he fixed it. On trip #1 he replaced my receiver and it was the new one which is HD capable. Well I guess he had HD activated because I didn't and when this months bill arrived, I had a $10 a month charge for HD. I called them this morning about it, and after about 5 minutes on the phone, they are letting me keep getting the HD signal at no charge....forever.
I love DirecTV.
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Jay
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Post by Jay on Sept 17, 2009 10:38:41 GMT -5
I watched one of their work crews putting up cable in our cul-de-sac day before yesterday. And we're moving this weekend! I hope it moves into Harrison soon. EPB isn't out in Harrison, so they won't put it out there.. Unfortunately..  |
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julia
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Post by julia on Sept 17, 2009 12:22:32 GMT -5
They are where I'm going. I've already scheduled my transfer. And technically, I suppose I'm not in Harrison proper but it is close enough for me.
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Jay
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Post by Jay on Sept 17, 2009 12:45:19 GMT -5
Ahhh, okay.. Lucky!!! heheh  |
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joedog
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Post by joedog on Sept 17, 2009 14:20:43 GMT -5
Is the EPBFi package compatible with Tivo? Has anyone had experience with this? They have a DVR option that may be equal. |
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Post by Justin Thyme on Sept 17, 2009 14:39:55 GMT -5
Is the EPBFi package compatible with Tivo? Has anyone had experience with this? They have a DVR option that may be equal. I understand that but if one already has a Tivo why throw away that technology that's paid for and start renting technology from the EPB? I have a friend who has a couple of Tivos that are bought and paid for and he's familiar with how they work. If he gets FiTV are the Tivos boat anchors? |
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Post by exccinsider on Sept 17, 2009 20:04:15 GMT -5
They have a DVR option that may be equal. I understand that but if one already has a Tivo why throw away that technology that's paid for and start renting technology from the EPB? I have a friend who has a couple of Tivos that are bought and paid for and he's familiar with how they work. If he gets FiTV are the Tivos boat anchors? Tivo Series 3 and HD will be rendered useless, as they require a conventional cable system, which EPB is not. Series 2 should work since it just controls the cable box and takes the output from it. |
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Post by JC on Sept 18, 2009 0:36:31 GMT -5
Someone call me an idiot,but do they have to rewire ones home with new cable,or do they use the existing cable that runs from the pole/house?
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Post by saldo1981 on Sept 18, 2009 5:19:26 GMT -5
Someone call me an idiot,but do they have to rewire ones home with new cable,or do they use the existing cable that runs from the pole/house? They run a new box to the house and everything else runs out of it. They hooked into the phone and cable lines that were already in the house. |
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Post by joedog on Sept 18, 2009 8:29:45 GMT -5
I was told new lines on some of my stuff. I cant wait.
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Post by professor on Sept 18, 2009 8:40:28 GMT -5
I understand that but if one already has a Tivo why throw away that technology that's paid for and start renting technology from the EPB? I have a friend who has a couple of Tivos that are bought and paid for and he's familiar with how they work. If he gets FiTV are the Tivos boat anchors? Tivo Series 3 and HD will be rendered useless, as they require a conventional cable system, which EPB is not. Series 2 should work since it just controls the cable box and takes the output from it. I hope you're right. I have a Series 2 Tivo w/lifetime that I've moved to the bedroom since getting an HDTV. I guess having a Series 2 will turn out to be a good thing afterall. I wonder if it can get guide information etc. hmmm |
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Post by fftspam on Sept 24, 2009 0:37:05 GMT -5
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joedog
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Post by joedog on Sept 24, 2009 5:14:14 GMT -5
COOL
WTG Dylan,
Thanks for the info
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joedog
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Post by joedog on Sept 25, 2009 14:35:39 GMT -5
Installed.......
Bun of a Sitch.
Net is Dammit fast and best picture on my TV's in YEARS!!!
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Photo gallery threads are loaded before you get your finger away from the mouse button
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Jay
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Post by Jay on Sept 25, 2009 15:03:29 GMT -5
Photo gallery threads, 'eh?  |
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joedog
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Post by joedog on Sept 25, 2009 22:46:44 GMT -5
Had to test it.....
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