Comcast Oregon readies wild list of HD additions after DTV transition

We knew the DTV transition would be good for the HD programming sector as a whole, but we had no idea it'd have such an immediate impact. In a move that's probably half coincidental, Comcast Oregon has produced documentation that shows a whopping 26 new high-def linear channels along with three HD pay-per-view stations to be added on February 25, 2009. We won't even bother listing 'em out given that the image above has already done us the favor, but we can almost guarantee the crowd favorite will be on slot 716.

[Thanks, Brad]

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2008 11:06AM]

Is it naive to assume that this same type of HD ramp-up would happen in other Comcast markets? Or, is there something special about Oregon?

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2008 11:36AM]

It usually comes to all markets within a few weeks/months of the initial market.

[gemini Posted Dec 6th 2008 11:46AM]

I would attribute this to the presence and aggressive marketing of Verizon FIOS in the area. Competition does wonders!

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2008 11:56AM]

This is a direct result of their DTA deployment and the pending removal of the B2 analog channels in early Feb.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 6th 2008 12:20PM]

i am the person that sent in the tip for more info on this please go to
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r21534404-Oregon-channel-changes-09-after-dta-transition

THIS WILL NOT APPLY TO EVERYONE ON COMCAST IN OREGON ON THAT DATE link i think explains

[MiggityMikeB Posted Dec 6th 2008 1:39PM]

Too bad this doesn't change the fact that their Motorola hardware still sucks and the software looks/functions like its from 1991.

[RupanIII Posted Dec 6th 2008 6:11PM]

agreed.
Saw some comcast on a True2Way the other day. MUCH BETTER.