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When it comes to supergroups, The Traveling Wilbury's haven't got anything on these guys. Bright House, Cablevision, Comcast, Cox and Time Warner are teaming up to share around 50,000 metro WiFi hotspots for their customers, under the banner of "CableWiFi." New York City and the Tri-State area, Los Angeles, Tampa, Orlando and Philadelphia will be among the first to get the service, with growth to more cities pledged for the future. If nothing else, it should be a good way to stick it to the man when he snatches your unlimited data plan.

Continue reading CableWiFi ties up 50,000 WiFi hotspots for cable subscribers to share

CableWiFi ties up 50,000 WiFi hotspots for cable subscribers to share originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 07:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As we revealed yesterday, Time Warner Cable has finally activated HBO Go streaming to TV connected devices. As seen on the new activation pages for Samsung Smart TVs and Blu-ray players, Xbox 360s and Roku boxes, TWC and Bright House Networks are now among the available options (sorry, still no word on ESPN3 for the Xbox 360). The only bad news? DirecTV and Comcast have not (yet) followed suit, so for those customers HBO Go streaming on the TV is still a hit-or-miss affair. We're not sure what is behind the change of heart or policy, but while Comcast reportedly had authentication issues to resolve before switching on the Xbox 360's HBO access, it's worth noting that Time Warner Cable could have its app coming to some or all of these platforms very soon. An official blog post indicates it may take a few hours for things to switch on every where so if you don't see this in your neck of the woods just keep checking back.

Update: Cablevision too, as noted by a post on the Roku blog.

[Thanks, Ben]

Time Warner Cable confirms HBO Go streaming is now available on Xbox 360, Samsung and Roku originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 May 2012 12:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading 'Hundreds' of Cablevision iO TV on-demand rentals now last 48 hours, procrastinators rejoice

'Hundreds' of Cablevision iO TV on-demand rentals now last 48 hours, procrastinators rejoice originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 02:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a little over a year since Cablevision launched Optimum for iPad with live streaming of all of its channels to the tablet, and now subscribers can experience the same thing on their computer with the Optimum for Laptops app. Available for Mac or PC it has a brand new interface and searchable guide, as well as the ability to manage DVR recordings and change the channel on cable boxes in the house. According to Cablevision its iOS app has been downloaded over a million times, we'll see how popular this followup is -- and if it spurs any new lawsuits from channel owners.

Continue reading Cablevision's Optimum App live TV streaming now available on Windows and Mac

Cablevision's Optimum App live TV streaming now available on Windows and Mac originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Being a Cablevision customer was hard. Watching your colleagues with FiOS subscriptions stream Carnivale on their iPads, the guy who pays Dish Network for his programming could get Cinemax on his smartphone -- and all you had was YouTube for entertainment. Fortunately, the final major provider not to carry Home Box Office's online services has relented and you'll be able to enjoy both HBO Go and Go Max as soon as it's launched in "the next few months." Just remember that while you can now enjoy all those episodes of True Blood in public places, it doesn't necessarily mean that you should.

Continue reading It's not TV, it's HBO Go, and it's finally coming to Cablevision

It's not TV, it's HBO Go, and it's finally coming to Cablevision originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidCable TVCableTvCablevisionCarnivaleCinemaxDishFiOSHBOHBO GoHboGohdpostcrossHome Box OfficeHomeBoxOfficeiPadiPhoneiPod TouchIpodTouchMax GoMaxGoSmartphoneSopranosThe WireTheWireTrue BloodTrueBloodVerizon FiOSVerizonFiosTue, 20 Dec 2011 12:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Cablevision reports Q3 earnings, sees profit fall by 65 percent, drop in video subscribers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/31/cablevision-reports-q3-earnings-sees-profit-fall-by-65-percent/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/31/cablevision-reports-q3-earnings-sees-profit-fall-by-65-percent/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/31/cablevision-reports-q3-earnings-sees-profit-fall-by-65-percent/#commentsIt's safe to say that Q3 2011 probably won't be remembered as Cablevision's finest. According to the provider's latest earnings report, profits declined by a full 65 percent over the year, with net income plunging to $39.3 million this quarter, compared with the $112.1 million it raked in during the third quarter of 2010. The company also reported a loss of 19,000 video subscribers during Q3, though it added 17,000 broadband customers and 38,000 telephone subscribers. Total customers, however, declined by 15,000 over the past three months. Revenue, meanwhile, increased by eight percent to $1.7 billion, though the New York-area operator lost about $16 million to Hurricane Irene -- not to mention all those legal fees. Smell that? That's a big platter of PR, sitting right there after the break.

Continue reading Cablevision reports Q3 earnings, sees profit fall by 65 percent, drop in video subscribers

Cablevision reports Q3 earnings, sees profit fall by 65 percent, drop in video subscribers originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sprint in alleged talks to acquire Clearwire, cablers huddle 'round for some LTE pie originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cablevision and Viacom settle lawsuit over live TV on iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applebreaking newscablecable tvCableTvcablevisioncarriagechannelsipadlawsuitlive tv streamingLiveTvStreamingoptimumoptimum for ipadOptimumForIpadresolvedtabletviacomWed, 10 Aug 2011 17:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Cablevision's Optimum app hits 2.0, brings cable TV streaming to iPhone, iPod Touch]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/cablevisions-optimum-app-hits-2-0-brings-cable-tv-streaming-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/cablevisions-optimum-app-hits-2-0-brings-cable-tv-streaming-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/cablevisions-optimum-app-hits-2-0-brings-cable-tv-streaming-to/#comments Cablevision took a major step into the future back in April when it opened up its full channel lineup for viewing on the tablet with Optimum for iPad, and now it's bringing that experience to other iOS devices. The new app, simply called Optimum, runs alongside the original and works on iPhones or iPod Touches, bringing the same controversial ability to stream live TV or play back video on-demand -- provided the viewer is still at home. That tether to your service address takes most of the shine off of viewing on mobile devices, but we won't argue too much about adding extra screens for no additional charge. The iPhone app launches at versino 2.0, sharing features with the newly updated iPad app including the ability to work as a remote control for the cable box and schedule DVR recordings remotely. Hit the source link below to grab either app from iTunes or check out the press release after the break.

Continue reading Cablevision's Optimum app hits 2.0, brings cable TV streaming to iPhone, iPod Touch

Cablevision's Optimum app hits 2.0, brings cable TV streaming to iPhone, iPod Touch originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapplecablevisioniosiphoneipod touchIpodTouchoptimumremote controlremote dvr schedulingRemoteControlRemoteDvrSchedulingTue, 09 Aug 2011 10:52:00 EST<![CDATA[ISP's agree on Copyright Alert System, plan to notify you to death for piracy infringements]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/08/isps-agree-on-copyright-alert-system-plan-to-notify-you-to-dea/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/08/isps-agree-on-copyright-alert-system-plan-to-notify-you-to-dea/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/08/isps-agree-on-copyright-alert-system-plan-to-notify-you-to-dea/#comments Too little, too late, we're afraid. For the past decade or so, the RIAA (amongst others) have spent every waking hour figuring out how to best sue and frighten every internet-connected human that even dares think about an illegal download. Now that said practice has failed miserably, it's finally resorting to something sensible. The entity announced today that AT&T, Verizon, Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Cablevision have teamed up with the RIAA and MPAA in order to agree upon a six-stage notification system that'll electronically alert internet users whenever their account is used for wrongful downloading. It's actually not all that much different than the systems that have been in place at Suddenlink for what feels like eons, but at least this creates a standard protocol that the whole lot can adhere to. Oh, and before you ask -- under no circumstances will any of these notices result in termination of your broadband connection. There's no way an ISP would agree to such a thing, and indeed, they haven't here. The full run-down can be delved into below, but it's worth noting that no extra "watching" procedures are being put into place; your ISP will only drop you a line if a content overlord asks 'em to. Good times, no?

Continue reading ISP's agree on Copyright Alert System, plan to notify you to death for piracy infringements

ISP's agree on Copyright Alert System, plan to notify you to death for piracy infringements originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attbittorrentbroadbandCablevisionComcastcopyrightcopyright alertcopyright alertsCopyrightAlertCopyrightAlertsdownloaddownloadingdrmfile sharingFileSharingfiosillegalillegal downloadsIllegalDownloadsinternetispmpaap2ppiracyriaaTime Warner CableTimeWarnerCableu-verseVerizonwarningFri, 08 Jul 2011 09:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Viacom sues Cablevision over its TV-streaming Optimum for iPad app]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/viacom-sues-cablevision-over-its-tv-streaming-optimum-for-ipad-a/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/viacom-sues-cablevision-over-its-tv-streaming-optimum-for-ipad-a/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/viacom-sues-cablevision-over-its-tv-streaming-optimum-for-ipad-a/#comments A day after Viacom took a break from courtroom battling over Time Warner Cable's iPad app, the media giant has filed a lawsuit against Cablevision over the Optimum for iPad app. Viacom wants a revised agreement before it sees its content appear on new screens, but Cablevision claims that cable service on the iPad is the same as on any TV. While their lawyers argue over the details you can check out the complaint from Viacom in the PDF linked below, or peruse official statements from both companies after the break.

Continue reading Viacom sues Cablevision over its TV-streaming Optimum for iPad app

Viacom sues Cablevision over its TV-streaming Optimum for iPad app originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapplecablevisionchannelsipadlawsuitmtvoptimum for ipadOptimumForIpadviacomThu, 23 Jun 2011 13:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Fox's latest anti-AllVid FCC filing suggests new pay-TV service is coming to gaming consoles]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/17/foxs-latest-anti-allvid-fcc-filing-suggests-new-pay-tv-service/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/17/foxs-latest-anti-allvid-fcc-filing-suggests-new-pay-tv-service/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/17/foxs-latest-anti-allvid-fcc-filing-suggests-new-pay-tv-service/#comments Forgotten what AllVid is already? Click here for more detail on the standard companies like Google and Sony are fighting for that would potentially let users directly access cable or satellite TV streams without a box. As one of the media companies trying to convince the FCC that the new AllVid replacement for CableCARD is unnecessary, Fox recently called the FCC and informed it of negotiations with a pay-TV service that wanted to license channels and VOD for streaming to videogame consoles. Even as it frets over Time Warner's TWCable iPad app, the filing suggests there's plenty of innovation going on and availability of content for consumer electronics devices already. Of course, pending any regulatory decisions we can only wonder which consoles or providers could be involved (our money is on the aforementioned Time Warner, but Cablevision, Comcast and all the rest are working on technology of their own, while AT&T finally brought its U-Verse to the Xbox here in the US last fall) but this should keep the rumor mill going until something is actually announced.

Fox's latest anti-AllVid FCC filing suggests new pay-TV service is coming to gaming consoles originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 May 2011 09:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Poll: Are you watching TV with/on a tablet? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidappleapple ipadAppleIpadboxeecablevisioncomcastdirectvdish networkDishNetworkfioshdipadipad appipad remoteIpadAppIpadRemoteoptimum for ipadOptimumForIpadpollremote appRemoteApptablettime warnerTimeWarnertwcable tvTwcableTvxfinity tvXfinityTvSun, 10 Apr 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Cable iPad app roundup: Cablevision counts 50k downloads, Time Warner adds channels, Comcast increases VOD]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/07/cable-ipad-app-roundup-cablevision-counts-50k-downloads-time-w/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/07/cable-ipad-app-roundup-cablevision-counts-50k-downloads-time-w/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/07/cable-ipad-app-roundup-cablevision-counts-50k-downloads-time-w/#comments For whatever reason, cable companies have fallen in love with extending their offerings to Apple's tablet, and as a result we have a glut of news centered around the devices from Cablevision, Time Warner Cable and Comcast. First up is Cablevision's Optimum app, despite upsetting a few sports networks it has passed 50,000 downloads from the App Store and as the press release (included after the break) notes, has been the #1 app in the Entertainment category since Sunday. The TWCable TV app also has good news, it's adding seven channels including Oxygen and Lifetime. While Comcast's Xfinity TV doesn't stream live TV like the other two here, it does have access to video on-demand and the company just announced it's added more viewing options bringing the total up to 4,500 hours of video available, up from 3,000 two months ago. More info is available at the source links, we're just wondering how many of you are actually dialing up any of this content on your iPads?

Continue reading Cable iPad app roundup: Cablevision counts 50k downloads, Time Warner adds channels, Comcast increases VOD

Cable iPad app roundup: Cablevision counts 50k downloads, Time Warner adds channels, Comcast increases VOD originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple ipadAppleIpadcablevisioncomcasthdipad appIpadAppoptimum for ipadOptimumForIpadtablettime warnertime warner cableTimeWarnerTimeWarnerCabletwcable tvTwcableTvvodxfinityxfinity tvxfinity tv remoteXfinityTvXfinityTvRemoteThu, 07 Apr 2011 14:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Cablevision Optimum for iPad app now available, streams hundreds of TV channels plus VOD]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/02/cablevision-optimum-for-ipad-app-now-available-streams-hundreds/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/02/cablevision-optimum-for-ipad-app-now-available-streams-hundreds/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/02/cablevision-optimum-for-ipad-app-now-available-streams-hundreds/#comments The new Cablevision iPad app is out, taking on broadcasters (Fox, Discovery, Viacom) attacking Time Warner's live TV streaming TWCable TV app by offering subscribers the same channels as their iO TV package and video on demand. The Optimum for iPad app also includes the ability to set up DVR recordings, delete recorded shows and browse TV listings, although it doesn't act as a direct remote for the cable box. The last time Fox and Cablevision squared off subscribers couldn't watch their shows on Hulu or two games of the World Series which, along with a long battle over network DVRs, suggests the cable company is prepared to dig its heels in deep on this issue. Multichannel News points out subscribers need at least one cable box to make use of the new app and the TOS states it can only be used within the customer's residence. Subscribers suitably equipped can grab the app at the iTunes link below, check out pics in the gallery or a video demo by a user embedded after the break.

Update: Now we have the press release and fact sheet from Cablevision (included after the break) so here it is by the numbers: 300 channels, can be registered on up to three iPads per account and used on any two simultaneously. Remote control functions are scheduled for the summer, and the company states that since it is delivering channels over the digital cable network and not the internet (no 'net service required) it believes this use is covered by existing carriage agreements.

[Thanks, johnnydop, jcdesimp & Michael]

Gallery: Optimum for iPad app

Continue reading Cablevision Optimum for iPad app now available, streams hundreds of TV channels plus VOD

Cablevision Optimum for iPad app now available, streams hundreds of TV channels plus VOD originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple ipadAppleIpadcablecable tvCableTvcablevisionio tvIoTvipadipad appIpadApplive tv streamingLiveTvStreamingoptimum for ipadoptimum onlineOptimumForIpadOptimumOnlinevideoSat, 02 Apr 2011 12:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Time Warner removes channels from iPad app while Cablevision prepares one of its own]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/31/time-warner-removes-channels-from-ipad-app-while-cablevision-pre/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/31/time-warner-removes-channels-from-ipad-app-while-cablevision-pre/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/31/time-warner-removes-channels-from-ipad-app-while-cablevision-pre/#comments Time Warner Cable was the first party to blink in the battle with programmers over its new live TV streaming TWCable TV iPad app, removing channels from Viacom, Fox and Discovery. The company's official statement indicates its merely choosing to focus on the "enlightened programmers" who support its cause and that it will provide replacement channels (maybe BBC America, since it's in all the screenshots) ASAP, possibly as soon as tomorrow. Expect the legal fight to continue to heat up between Time Warner, which believes it has obtained all the rights necessary to provide these channels on any screen in a customer's home, and the programmers, that think it hasn't.

Throwing more gasoline on the fire is word from Cablevision that its new iPad app with TV and video on-demand access was supposed to be out already and is merely awaiting Apple's approval before it launches. According to the Wall Street Journal it will go forward launching the Optimum Link -- formerly PC to TV Media Relay -- product that brings video from their PC to the TV tomorrow. Check out the list of pulled channels after the break or on Time Warner's blog, we'll let you know when or if anything changes.

Continue reading Time Warner removes channels from iPad app while Cablevision prepares one of its own

Time Warner removes channels from iPad app while Cablevision prepares one of its own originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applecablecable tvCableTvcablevisiondiscoveryfoxipadipad appIpadApplive tv streamingLiveTvStreamingnews corpNewsCorpoptimum linkOptimumLinkpc to tv media relayPcToTvMediaRelaystreamingtablettime warnertime warner cableTimeWarnerTimeWarnerCabletwcable tvTwcableTvviacomThu, 31 Mar 2011 17:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Cablevision lets viewers watch 9 channels at once with new iO TV Quick Views]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/24/cablevision-lets-viewers-watch-9-channels-at-once-with-new-io-tv/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/24/cablevision-lets-viewers-watch-9-channels-at-once-with-new-io-tv/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/24/cablevision-lets-viewers-watch-9-channels-at-once-with-new-io-tv/#comments Cablevision launched its Quick View feature back in 2009 that displayed an array of channels in various categories all at once, but now it's updated that by allowing users to pick two, six or nine channels they want to watch and move through at once. Handy if you're watching multiple live events at once -- like March Madness -- or just want to have a PiP or two while you're waiting for something to come on. AT&T's offered a similar feature for a while My Multiview, displaying up to four user selected channels at once. Each subscriber can create up to 20 personalized layouts, which can be found at channel 600. Powered by ActiveVideoNetworks' CloudTV, from the screens it doesn't look like the most beautiful app ever developed, but the function definitely merits checking out if you have the service.

Continue reading Cablevision lets viewers watch 9 channels at once with new iO TV Quick Views

Cablevision lets viewers watch 9 channels at once with new iO TV Quick Views originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cablecablevisionhdio tvio tv quick viewsIoTvIoTvQuickViewsmosaicpiptilesThu, 24 Mar 2011 15:41:00 EST<![CDATA[NHL Winter Classic game will be in 3D New Year's Day, find out where to watch]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/31/nhl-winter-classic-game-will-be-in-3d-new-years-day-find-out-w/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/31/nhl-winter-classic-game-will-be-in-3d-new-years-day-find-out-w/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/31/nhl-winter-classic-game-will-be-in-3d-new-years-day-find-out-w/#comments Whether or not you've been keeping up with HBO's 24/7 episodes, most hockey fans know that the yearly outdoor Winter Classic is scheduled for tomorrow between the Penguins and Capitals, but you may not know it will also be broadcast in 3D (the second one this season.) According to the NHL's page it will be available "worldwide" and we've confirmed Comcast, Cox, DirecTV, Cablevision Shaw and Telus are on the list. They're likely not the only ones, with Versus broadcasting if your provider has a dedicated 3D event channel and the sports network (especially if they broadcast the Oregon/Cal football game earlier this fall) it's a good bet it will be on but we'd check with them first. Here's hoping that next time around (the Heritage Classic game in February will be in 3D too) there's a slightly more coordinated effort to let those who might be interested in watching know where and how to tune in.

NHL Winter Classic game will be in 3D New Year's Day, find out where to watch originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d hockey3d sports3dHockey3dSports3dtvcablevisioncomcastcoxdirectvhdhockeynhlnhl winter classicnhl winter classic 2011NhlWinterClassicNhlWinterClassic2011shawtelusversuswinter classicWinterClassicFri, 31 Dec 2010 16:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Big cable loses 500,000 subscribers in Q3, we neglect to send flowers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/05/big-cable-loses-500-000-subscribers-in-q3-we-neglect-to-send-fl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/05/big-cable-loses-500-000-subscribers-in-q3-we-neglect-to-send-fl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/05/big-cable-loses-500-000-subscribers-in-q3-we-neglect-to-send-fl/#comments Last quarter was the first time ever that US pay TV subscription rates were down. Now, according to GigaOM's calculations, big cable suffered another set back in Q3, waving goodbye to over 500,000 subscribers in total. Comcast was saddled with over half of the carnage and lost 275,000 customers, while Time Warner took a 155,000 subscriber hit. Charter Communications and Cablevision fared slightly better, but still added 63,800 and 24,500 respectively to the industry pit of despair.

Naturally, the blame game for the poor numbers was aimed squarely at the weak economy and increased competition from over-the-top video providers. Before you call the undertaker away from his wrestling day job, though, remember that cable's traditional backstop is to raise prices for remaining customers -- vicious cycle, anyone? In fact, Comcast shared on its Q3 earnings call that average customer revenue rose by ten percent year over year to $136 a month. Charter's similarly jumped by nine percent to $126, and while Cablevision's didn't increase by the same rate, monthly revenue per customer still amounted to a whopping $149 a month. So whether the reason is cord cutting or simply hard times, it's hard to get worked up over self-inflicted wounds.

Big cable loses 500,000 subscribers in Q3, we neglect to send flowers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Nov 2010 06:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cablecable subscribercable subscriberscable TvCableSubscriberCableSubscribersCableTvCablevisionCharter CommunicationsCharterCommunicationscomcastComcastCablepay tvPayTvquarterly earningsquarterly reportsquarterly resultsQuarterlyEarningsQuarterlyReportsQuarterlyResultssubscriberssubscription servicessubscription-numbersSubscriptionServicestime warnertime warner cableTimeWarnerTimeWarnerCableFri, 05 Nov 2010 06:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Fox blackout on Cablevision ends after 14 day standoff, glaring contest continues on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/30/fox-blackout-on-cablevision-ends-after-14-day-standoff-glaring/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/30/fox-blackout-on-cablevision-ends-after-14-day-standoff-glaring/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/30/fox-blackout-on-cablevision-ends-after-14-day-standoff-glaring/#comments Evidently missing the first two games of the World Series was about all Cablevision thought it subscribers could take, as news just hit the wire: the fourteen-day standoff is over and both tonight's game three of the World Series and tomorrow's Jets vs Packers game are available to subscribers. While these carriage disputes are pretty common, it is very rare for channels to be pulled and downright unheard of for a channel as popular as Fox. It came to this because Cablevision was very unhappy about News Corp's new terms and after many pleas to the FCC and politicians to intervene, an advertising campaign, and eventually an unaccepted offer to match the price that Time Warner Cable pays, a deal has finally been done. Not exactly all's well that ends well, though, as Cablevision released the following statement: "In the absence of any meaningful action from the FCC, Cablevision has agreed to pay Fox an unfair price for multiple channels of its programming including many in which our customers have little or no interest." Talk about sour grapes. Well at least we can hope that Cablevision's efforts paid off a little bit and your cable bill won't go up as much as it would've if the outage never occurred to begin with. We can hope.

Continue reading Fox blackout on Cablevision ends after 14 day standoff, glaring contest continues on

Fox blackout on Cablevision ends after 14 day standoff, glaring contest continues on originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Oct 2010 20:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CablevisioncarriagecontentFoxNews CorpNewsCorpprogrammingworld seriesWorldSeriesSat, 30 Oct 2010 20:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Cablevision updates its anti-Fox message as blackout continues]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/cablevision-updates-its-anti-fox-message-as-blackout-continues/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/cablevision-updates-its-anti-fox-message-as-blackout-continues/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/cablevision-updates-its-anti-fox-message-as-blackout-continues/#comments For those in need of an update, the Fox/Cablevision dispute continues to drag on. Customers who try to tune into the channels on Cablevision are seeing an updated message (after the break) from the company calling out Fox for not accepting its offer of arbitration. Multichannel News mentions the parties met briefly Monday, and may again on Wednesday, with Fox claiming Cablevision refuses to accept the same terms accepted by other providers in the market. ESPN New York found some sports fans waiting things out at the local bar, but if this extends to the World Series and the Yankees advance, things could get ugly.

Continue reading Cablevision updates its anti-Fox message as blackout continues

Cablevision updates its anti-Fox message as blackout continues originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cablevisioncarriagecarriage disputeCarriageDisputefoxfox5hdmy9new yorkNewYorkTue, 19 Oct 2010 15:37:00 EST<![CDATA[News Corp pulls its Hulu content from Cablevision customers, escalating carriage dispute (update)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/16/news-corp-removes-hulu-from-cablevision-escalating-carriage-dis/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/16/news-corp-removes-hulu-from-cablevision-escalating-carriage-dis/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/16/news-corp-removes-hulu-from-cablevision-escalating-carriage-dis/#commentsNo Fox Hulu notice If you were thinking that you'd just watch your favorite Fox shows on Hulu until Cablevision and News Corp worked out their differences, then think again. Not only can you not watch Fox on Cablevision's cable service at the moment, but if you get your internet from said company, you can't watch Fox content on Hulu either. This isn't too terribly surprising considering the networks see Hulu as a supplemental service to their traditional avenues, but that doesn't make cord cutters who don't even subscribe to cable feel any better. The good news is that these disputes don't tend to last long -- they usually never amount to an interruption in service -- so you shouldn't miss too many of your favorite shows before Cablevision gives in and pays Fox $1 per subscriber (vs $0) like the other providers have.

Update: Hulu PR told All Things D that it "remained neutral" by blocking only Fox content on Hulu, so it's not like the entire service was pulled. Either way, things may be resolved quite soon, as the publication reports that both Fox.com and Fox programming on Hulu have been switched back on.

News Corp pulls its Hulu content from Cablevision customers, escalating carriage dispute (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Oct 2010 16:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Cablevisioncarriage disputeCarriageDisputedisputeFoxHuluSat, 16 Oct 2010 16:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Fox channels (Fox5, My9) disappear from Cablevision lineup]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/16/fox-channels-fox5-my9-disappear-from-cablevision-lineup/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/16/fox-channels-fox5-my9-disappear-from-cablevision-lineup/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/16/fox-channels-fox5-my9-disappear-from-cablevision-lineup/#comments The latest edition of the carriage disputes is also the most damaging, especially to sports fans in the New York area, as several Fox stations are no longer available to Cablevision subscribers. Naturally Fox and Cablevision have done the blame each other dance (both press releases are after the break) and set up websites arguing each side, but we're pretty sure the only real question here is if Fox5, My9 and the other networks will be back on the air in time for the NLCS which starts tonight, the New York Giants football game on Sunday, and potentially the World Series. Reports from the L.A. Times indicate Fox wants fees for its channel to reach $1 per subscriber, per month, plus deals for its cable channels. The FCC and several elected officials have tried to intervene and Cablevision has proposed entering binding arbitration but to no avail, now all that's left is the waiting to see if one side will blink.

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Fox channels (Fox5, My9) disappear from Cablevision lineup originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Oct 2010 02:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cablevisioncarriagefoxfox5hdmy9Sat, 16 Oct 2010 02:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Up to 30 minutes of free WiFi a month coming to NYC parks, New Yorkers scoff at the idea of spending 30 minutes outside]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/16/up-to-30-minutes-of-free-wifi-a-month-coming-to-nyc-parks-new-y/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/16/up-to-30-minutes-of-free-wifi-a-month-coming-to-nyc-parks-new-y/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/16/up-to-30-minutes-of-free-wifi-a-month-coming-to-nyc-parks-new-y/#comments
Free WiFi is one of those things that can only improve a location, so we're sure everyone will be pleased to hear that Time Warner Cable and Cablevision have teamed up and agreed to put $10 million into providing free WiFi in 32 New York City parks (as part of the city's 10-year renewal deal with the cable providers). The deal isn't without severe limits, though, as it will offer anyone up to three, 10-minute sessions of access per month, for a total of 30 minutes. After that limit is reached, there will be a charge of 99 cents per day to use the WiFi -- which sounds pretty reasonable to us. The plan is coming under a lot of scrutiny already, including some questions as to how the city (and the cable providers) plan to track each citizen using the WiFi, but we have a feeling they'll figure it out by the time the scheme officially launches, and we still don't know when that will be.

Up to 30 minutes of free WiFi a month coming to NYC parks, New Yorkers scoff at the idea of spending 30 minutes outside originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cablevisionfree wifiFreeWifinew yorkNewYorktime warner cableTimeWarnerCabletwcwifiwifi accessWifiAccessThu, 16 Sep 2010 13:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Cablevision rolls out Optimum app to iPhone and Android]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/cablevision-rolls-out-optimum-app-to-iphone-and-android/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/cablevision-rolls-out-optimum-app-to-iphone-and-android/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/cablevision-rolls-out-optimum-app-to-iphone-and-android/#commentsFor cable and satellite television providers, mobile DVR programming capability is arguably the new HD. Well, no, 3D is actually the new HD... but regardless, being able to set up recording from afar is a must-have feature that's being rolled out far and wide. Cablevision is the latest to get into the game this week now that its Optimum app is available both in the App Store for iOS devices and in the Android Market, giving access to channel lineups and listings along with the ability to set up new recordings (either for single episodes or series) and delete stuff you don't want anymore. It might not be quite as trick as Dish Network's Sling integration... but then again, Cablevision doesn't own Sling. So it goes! Follow the break for the full press release.

Continue reading Cablevision rolls out Optimum app to iPhone and Android

Cablevision rolls out Optimum app to iPhone and Android originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cablevisioncsccsc holdingsCscHoldingsdvriomobileoptimumThu, 09 Sep 2010 16:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Cablevision promises TV, VOD streaming to iPads, other networked devices -- but only at home]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/06/cablevision-promises-tv-vod-streaming-to-ipads-other-networked/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/06/cablevision-promises-tv-vod-streaming-to-ipads-other-networked/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/06/cablevision-promises-tv-vod-streaming-to-ipads-other-networked/#commentsWe suppose the good news is that Cablevision COO Tom Rutledge mentioned the intent is to bring all of its services -- broadcast TV, video on-demand -- to networked devices capable of displaying video, specifically mentioning the iPad, and that it is also working on program guide software for Android and PCs. Unfortunately, unlike the TV Everywhere websites from others like Comcast, or Dish's Sling-powered placeshifting Cablevision only plans to allow access within the residence. According to Light Reading, the comments came during the company's second quarter earnings call, when he also noted that the PC to TV Media Relay for bringing web video to the cable box was still undergoing testing ahead of a fourth quarter launch, while the long awaited network DVR is in its second phase of testing will also begin rolling out later this year. We're not sure if Cablevision's reluctance to extend video beyond our four walls is a technical issue, greed, or if it's simply tired of fighting Hollywood over content rights after the network DVR legal battle, but we're still hoping for a change of plans down the line.

Cablevision promises TV, VOD streaming to iPads, other networked devices -- but only at home originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>allvidandroidcablecable tvCableTvcablevisionipadiphonenetwork dvrNetworkDvrpc to tv media relayPcToTvMediaRelayremoteRS-DVRtv everywhereTvEverywhereFri, 06 Aug 2010 08:31:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T, DirecTV, Verizon push Comcast & Cablevision for HD sports channels]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/28/atandt-directv-verizon-push-comcast-and-cablevision-for-access-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/28/atandt-directv-verizon-push-comcast-and-cablevision-for-access-to/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/28/atandt-directv-verizon-push-comcast-and-cablevision-for-access-to/#commentsAfter the FCC closed the terrestrial loophole we knew it wouldn't be long until satellite and IPTV providers started moving on the cable companies regarding access to high definition versions of their regional sports networks and now they have. Multichannel News reports AT&T has put in its request for access to HD feeds of the MSG Network, while DirecTV and DISH Network have done the same for Comcast and its SportsNet Philadelphia channel. Today, Verizon filed a supplement to its existing Program access Complaint to the FCC asking it to force Cablevision into opening up those MSG and MSG+ HD feeds. so far, Comcast has had no response at all, while Cablevision maintains that providing standard def access to U-Verse and FiOS satisfies its requirements under the current laws -- although it certainly doesn't match our standard of common decency -- the rest is up to the courts, lawyers and the FCC.

Continue reading AT&T, DirecTV, Verizon push Comcast & Cablevision for HD sports channels

AT&T, DirecTV, Verizon push Comcast & Cablevision for HD sports channels originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attcablevisioncomcastcomcast sportsnetcomcast sportsnet philadelphiaComcastSportsnetComcastSportsnetPhiladelphiadirectvdishdish networkDishNetworkfcchdmsgmsg networkMsgNetworkregional sports networkRegionalSportsNetworkrsnterrestrial loopholeTerrestrialLoopholeMon, 28 Jun 2010 14:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Cablevision starts "limited deployment" of network DVR]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/04/cablevision-starts-limited-deployment-of-network-dvr/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/04/cablevision-starts-limited-deployment-of-network-dvr/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/04/cablevision-starts-limited-deployment-of-network-dvr/#commentsThe future has finally arrived, as New York-area Cablevision subscribers are getting their first taste of cloud based DVRs. Light Reading reports an email from spokesman Jim Maiella confirmed limited deployments which may be too late to securely record Lou Diamond Philips for our later viewing pleasure, but should quickly become more common as the cable company has already expressed plans to stop buying physical DVRs later this year. Even after legal entanglements have held things up for years we're not quite ready to switch away from local storage options yet, but any of you guinea pigs out there are more than welcome to share your opinions of it.

Cablevision starts "limited deployment" of network DVR originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 May 2010 14:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cablevisiondvrhdnetwork dvrNetworkDvrremote dvrRemoteDvrrs-dvrTue, 04 May 2010 14:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Comcast, TWC and Cablevision make friendly, team up for NYC-wide WiFi]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/comcast-twc-and-cablevision-make-friendly-team-up-for-nyc-wide/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/comcast-twc-and-cablevision-make-friendly-team-up-for-nyc-wide/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/comcast-twc-and-cablevision-make-friendly-team-up-for-nyc-wide/#comments And Comcast makes three. Two years after Cablevision started rolling out hotspots in the Big Apple and less than a month after Time Warner joined it, Comcast has gotten buddy-buddy with the pair in their efforts to blanket New York City with WiFi. If you subscribe to any one of their data services, you now get free access to all three, and can use your existing login at any Optimum, Time Warner or Xfinity hotspot across the city. In a press release, Cablevision executive John Bickham said the agreement might be "the first of many." We wonder if by banding together, cable might one day compete with the telcos on wireless connectivity, the way they now do with home internet and television services. Still, the best laid plans... Full press release after the break.

Continue reading Comcast, TWC and Cablevision make friendly, team up for NYC-wide WiFi

Comcast, TWC and Cablevision make friendly, team up for NYC-wide WiFi originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Apr 2010 07:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Cablevisioncity wificitywidecitywide internetCitywide WiFicitywide wirelessCitywideInternetCitywideWifiCitywideWirelessCityWifiComcastNew York CityNewYorkCityNYCOptimumTime Warner CableTimeWarnerCableTWCWiFiXfinityFri, 16 Apr 2010 07:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Cablevision considering ultra-cheap unlimited cellphone service?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/30/cablevision-considering-ultra-cheap-unlimited-cellphone-service/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/30/cablevision-considering-ultra-cheap-unlimited-cellphone-service/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/30/cablevision-considering-ultra-cheap-unlimited-cellphone-service/#comments Cable companies have been pushing into wireless with more urgency than ever lately -- take Cox and Comcast, just to name a couple -- and now it seems Cablevision is taking a good, hard look at launching a cellphone service under its Optimum brand. Current service subscribers are being asked if they'd be interested in "unlimited calling, texting, and internet data access" for $29.95 a month, which is ridiculously, mind-numbingly low for such a package if Cablevision is actually capable of delivering. It seems they'll try to bridge the gap by launching the service with a WiFi slant -- presumably using UMA -- falling back to cellular on the road when you're outside the range of one of Optimum's hotspots. They're promising "a variety of smartphone choices that offer features comparable to those offered by iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry," so hey, if the price is right and the service actually works, why not? There's no word on when Optimum might launch this action, but we have a hard time believing many of the people that got the survey actually responded "no."

[Thanks, Maikel]

Cablevision considering ultra-cheap unlimited cellphone service? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cablecablevisionmobileoptimumumawifiTue, 30 Mar 2010 20:37:00 EST<![CDATA[HD channel expansion roundup]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/hd-channel-expansion-roundup/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/hd-channel-expansion-roundup/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/hd-channel-expansion-roundup/#comments Once upon a time, a smattering of new HD channels in one major metropolitan area was a huge deal. Nowadays, it's almost expected that one area or another will experience some HD expansion each week. In order to keep things nice and tidy around here, we deliver high-def expansions, market expansions and anything else dealing with HD channel growth right here. If we missed an area that you're familiar with, drop us a line in comments so everyone can catch up. The more the merrier, we say!

Read - Cablevision Launches ESPNU In Standard-Definition And HD
Read - Cable Tech Pavilion to Highlight 3DTV, Tru2way
Read - Rapids To Regionally Broadcast 2010 Games On KWGN/Channel 2 In High Definition
Read - Fox Sports Kansas City announces Royals High Definition TV schedule
Read - All Regular Season Cards Games in HD on FSM
Read - Digital age coming for Comcast TV subscribers (Boulder, CO)
Read - Suddenlink changing cable, Internet service in Alexandria area (Louisiana)

HD channel expansion roundup originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cablevisionchannel roundupChannelRoundupespnuhdHD channel expansion rounduphd channelsHdChannelExpansionRoundupHdChannelskwgnroundupsuddenlinkMon, 29 Mar 2010 08:24:00 EST<![CDATA[3D hockey nets positive reviews, biggest surprise of the night was a Rangers win]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/25/3d-hockey-nets-positive-reviews-biggest-surprise-of-the-night-w/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/25/3d-hockey-nets-positive-reviews-biggest-surprise-of-the-night-w/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/25/3d-hockey-nets-positive-reviews-biggest-surprise-of-the-night-w/#comments The secret behind MSG's surprise 3D broadcast of last night's Rangers/Islanders hockey game? It came together in a two week turnaround which repurposed equipment laying around between stops at a recent Black Eyed Peas concert and next month's NAB show in Las Vegas. Judging by the reviews it was worth the effort with more than a few indicating an interest in buying 3DTVs to check things out at home next time -- while it aired on Cablevision, all the reports we found were based on the screens located at the arena itself. Not everyone agreed on the best aspects of the new production: Christopher Botta of Fanhouse preferred a lack of "reaching through the screen" gimmicks while the New York Times report asked for more opportunities to feel like the players are popping out at the viewer, even though they found the standard HDTV feed "flat, underlit and distant" in comparison. We couldn't find any complaints regarding those ever-present 3D glasses, though issues like someone walking in front of the camera or on screen graphics appearing to leap off the screen revealed there's still a few kinks to work out (camera placement may be further adjusted during an upcoming renovation.) The appeal of 3D sports for fans has already been established, we're wondering if playing in a more 3D-ready arena might be used to convince Lebron or other stars to play home games at MSG, in the meantime, check out all the reviews and a few behind the scenes videos embedded after the break.

Continue reading 3D hockey nets positive reviews, biggest surprise of the night was a Rangers win

3D hockey nets positive reviews, biggest surprise of the night was a Rangers win originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3dtvcablevisionfirst 3d broadcastFirst3dBroadcastmadison square gardenMadisonSquareGardenmsgrangerssportsThu, 25 Mar 2010 21:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Time Warner Cable enables city-wide WiFi for NYC subscribers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/25/time-warner-cable-enables-city-wide-wifi-for-nyc-subscribers/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/25/time-warner-cable-enables-city-wide-wifi-for-nyc-subscribers/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/25/time-warner-cable-enables-city-wide-wifi-for-nyc-subscribers/#commentsTime Warner Cable enables city-wide WiFi for NYC subscribers If you're a Time Warner Cable subscriber in the greater NYC area, your life just got a little bit better this morning. TWC has come to an agreement with Cablevision, allowing the former's subscribers to tap in to the city-wide WiFi the latter started rolling out way back in 2008. No, we're not talking unbroken coverage from the Hudson to the East Rivers, but there are thousands of Optimum-branded hotspots all over the boroughs that cover plenty of parks and rail stations across the city. Unfortunately TWC isn't opening this up to all of its subscribers, just NYC-based ones, but if you have the requisite @nyc.rr.com suffix on your e-mail address hit that source link and find yourself a hotspot.

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Time Warner Cable enables city-wide WiFi for NYC subscribers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, William & Vinny]

Cablevision bumps Comcast to the back, 3D sports at home starts next week originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3ality3ality Digital3alityDigital3d3dtvcablevisionhockeyio tvIoTvislandersmarch 24March24msgmsg networkMsgNetworknhlrangersreal dRealDFri, 19 Mar 2010 10:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Court rules against Comcast, Cablevision on new FCC program access rules]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/15/court-rules-against-comcast-cablevision-on-new-fcc-program-acce/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/15/court-rules-against-comcast-cablevision-on-new-fcc-program-acce/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/15/court-rules-against-comcast-cablevision-on-new-fcc-program-acce/#comments Comcast and Cablevision's quest to keep the HD feeds of the networks they own off of satellite and telco services was again dealt a loss Friday when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upheld new FCC rules requiring them to share. Neither found that pleasing, with Comcast citing the continued exclusivity of NFL Sunday Ticket and NASCAR Hot Pass to DirecTV, while Cablevision whined about its latest spat with ABC. This might not be the end of things however, as the court voted the FCC could later rescind the rule if it decides it "is no longer timely," and it will likely play a part in the ongoing discussions over Comcast's proposed purchase of NBC.

Court rules against Comcast, Cablevision on new FCC program access rules originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appealsattcablevisioncomcastcourtcourt of appealsCourtOfAppealsdirectvdishfcchdmsgnfl sunday ticketNflSundayTicketprogram accessProgramAccessrulingverizonversusMon, 15 Mar 2010 10:22:00 EST<![CDATA[WABC-7 comes back on Cablevision, return to Oscar watching at DEFCON 4]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/07/abc-7-comes-back-on-cablevision-return-to-oscar-watching-at-def/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/07/abc-7-comes-back-on-cablevision-return-to-oscar-watching-at-def/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/07/abc-7-comes-back-on-cablevision-return-to-oscar-watching-at-def/#commentsJust that fast, the situation has been defused, as ABC-7 has suddenly reappeared on the screens of Cablevision viewers. It's been off for less than a day but despite missing a great Magic/Lakers matchup earlier in the day it's on just in time to see if Avatar actually takes the Best Picture trophy home for the 3D camp. The statement from WABC-TV president Rebecca Campbell:

"We've made significant progress, and have reached an agreement in principle that recognizes the fair value of ABC7, with deal points that we expect to finalize with Cablevision. Given this movement, we're pleased to announce that ABC7 will return to Cablevision households while we work to complete our negotiations."

No word on what those "deal points" are, but as long as our friend @Gartenberg gets to watch his Castle it's probably all for the best.

WABC-7 comes back on Cablevision, return to Oscar watching at DEFCON 4 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>abcbreaking newsBreakingNewscablevisioncarriagedisneyhdoscarswabc-7wabc-tvSun, 07 Mar 2010 21:23:00 EST<![CDATA[WABC-7 pulled from Cablevision on the eve of the Oscars or two days before Lost]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/07/wabc-7-pulled-from-cablevision-on-the-eve-of-the-oscars-or-two/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/07/wabc-7-pulled-from-cablevision-on-the-eve-of-the-oscars-or-two/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/07/wabc-7-pulled-from-cablevision-on-the-eve-of-the-oscars-or-two/#comments Depending on your personal calendar, the removal of WABC-7's signal from Cablevision in New York is potentially tragic for different reasons but all in all it's a very familiar scene. Fresh off its standoff with Scripps over Food Network and HGTV, Cablevision is rumbling with Disney over the same issue that nearly caused Time Warner customers to miss Fox-broadcasted bowl games around New Years Day (and yes, Senator John Kerry is involved, again) -- will the cable company pay to carry what's available free OTA? With both sides firmly dug in slinging accusations back and forth via screen crawls and press releases (propaganda from both sides embedded after the break) the most interesting wrinkle is Cablevision's suggestion that users just go online and check out primetime programming via ABC.com or Hulu (or grab an antenna for some digital TV love, whatever works.) These things can turn at a moments notice so we'll wait see if the fighting is resolved in time for an afternoon NBA Finals flashback as the Lakers take on the Magic, or for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards at 8:30 p.m. No matter what happens, if things aren't back to normal by Tuesday we'd evacuate the city, a Lostie without their fix is a dangerous thing.

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WABC-7 pulled from Cablevision on the eve of the Oscars or two days before Lost originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cablevision's new 'PC to TV Media Relay' slings PC media to your cable box, fuzzy on the details originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cablecablevisionmedia relayMediaRelaypcpc to tvpc to tv media relayPcToTvPcToTvMediaRelayslingingtvWed, 24 Feb 2010 16:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Food Network, HGTV are back on Cablevision]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/21/food-network-hgtv-are-back-on-cablevision/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/21/food-network-hgtv-are-back-on-cablevision/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/21/food-network-hgtv-are-back-on-cablevision/#commentsIt took three weeks, but Scripps & Cablevision have settled their differences, allowing Food Network and HGTV to return to New York area cable customers this afternoon. Both sides had plenty of tough talk New Year's Day when the channels disappeared, but all that's faded into the general "we're glad to be back on" PR-speak. Terms of the agreement weren't disclosed but we hear Bobby Flay and Guy Fieri will be suiting up for the Knicks tonight, which could explain the lengthy negotiations.

Food Network, HGTV are back on Cablevision originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>agreementcablevisioncarriagefoodfood networkFoodNetworkhdhgtvnegotiationsscrippsscripps networksScrippsNetworksThu, 21 Jan 2010 18:59:00 EST<![CDATA[FCC sides against cable companies restricting local sports HD feeds]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/20/fcc-sides-against-cable-companies-restricting-local-sports-hd-fe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/20/fcc-sides-against-cable-companies-restricting-local-sports-hd-fe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/20/fcc-sides-against-cable-companies-restricting-local-sports-hd-fe/#comments Recently cable companies, most notably Cablevision, have been refusing to share high definition feeds of sports networks they owned and cited a loophole in the FCC's regulations as justification for doing so. Today the FCC voted 4-1 to close the "terrestrial loophole" that previously only required satellite delivered programming to be made available to competitors. Verizon, AT&T, DirecTV and Dish Network are predictable pleased by the ruling, but we wouldn't assume the various MSG networks will be showing up in your FiOS guide right away. This ruling just allows the affected parties to go through a complaint process and show how they are being harmed before the FCC might take any action, and dissenting voter Robert McDowell indicated he expects to see the ruling challenged in court. Unfortunately he did not mean the basketball court, otherwise we could just tie this in with the Lebron-to-the-Knicks rumors and call it a day.

FCC sides against cable companies restricting local sports HD feeds originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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