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insomniac84
join:2002-01-03
Schererville, IN | Re: TiVO makes use of Time Warner's network The problem is that they have to offer cable card service by law. So they "updated" their technologies and now want people to rent extra equipment cable card was supposed to remove the need for. | |
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en102
Canadian, eh?
join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA
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| Re: TiVO makes use of Time Warner's network Not that I don't have issues with the way its being handled, but..
Typical business 101 though - if you're forced to implement a solution for a small group of users, you pass that cost on.
TWC is not going to replace ALL of its current devices for Cable card devices, but will offer a 'patch' for a fee for those that want to use it.
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insomniac84
join:2002-01-03
Schererville, IN
1 edit | Re: TiVO makes use of Time Warner's network said by en102  :Not that I don't have issues with the way its being handled, but.. Typical business 101 though - if you're forced to implement a solution for a small group of users, you pass that cost on. TWC is not going to replace ALL of its current devices for Cable card devices, but will offer a 'patch' for a fee for those that want to use it. That defeats the entire point of a cable card.
And they were fined, so there is no point in defending the cable company. Legally they are wrong. | |
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join:2006-03-08
Naples, FL
| Well, it's not business 101. Maybe Business Law 340.
They are required to provide devices which work with TiVo under the guise of Cable CARDs or equivalent technology. They didn't. They also rent a competitive DVR, and this non-action to provide the adapters they are required to provide could be considered anti-competitive (read: Illegal) activity by a regulated entity. In fact, this smells of a cash grab. I wonder how many of the customers forced to "downgrade" (which is what going from a HD TiVo to a cable DVR is) were provided cable-owned DVRs free of charge. It's either the adapter or a temporary freebie on the DVR until the adapters are available.
Too bad the FCC didn't actually issue a fine. Maybe a lawsuit would be a better idea. | |
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