rcnman
Jason Nealis
Premium,VIP
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Herndon, VA
1 edit | [CATV] New VOD New HD Content / Storage Upgrades.. Hi Everyone,
Just a quick update as we are in the process of upgrading VOD capacity across all markets and focusing on adding additional HD and FREE content.
New Content that all should be live now or very soon :
HD ON DEMAND :
We are adding more content to the Starz HD folder.
MGM HD (25 Hours of HD Movies) (Must have MGM Channel)
IFC Free (HD)
We TV (HD)
AMC (HD)
Music Choice (HD) HD Music Videos 
In Free Extras :
NBC (Monk/Oxygen/Psych/Sci-Fi Channel/Heros/Bravo)
Inspiration Networks
Sundance
HSN
We TV
AMC on Demand
Sports / UFC OnDemand - Has some Free Content, Individual Fights etc..
Music/Music Choice (lots of videos)
Also we launched some additional Adult Natured content in Special Interest / Adult.
Still a lot in the pipe as well once those become finalized I will send out another update.
Jason Nealis
RCN
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 mlabate
join:2007-09-03
Bangor, PA | Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. Well free is always good so this makes me happy, any chance you guys will be adding to the capacity of the internet anytime soon so it can handle what has been sold to customers? | |
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rcnman
Jason Nealis
Premium,VIP
join:2003-05-02
Herndon, VA
| Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. I'm pretty much focused on the Video and VOD side these days, If negative duck is floating around here he could possibly help you out if you are having capacity issues..
Jason
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damink23
join:2002-08-19
Waltham, MA
| Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. Any chance of Howard Stern on Demand?
said by rcnman  :I'm pretty much focused on the Video and VOD side these days, If negative duck is floating around here he could possibly help you out if you are having capacity issues.. Jason | |
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alanisrox69
join:2005-03-29
LHV, PA
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| Nothing new here yet.
But that's expected. it's the Lehigh Valler lulz.
One thing I've noticed since the beginning tho...MusicChoiceHD content says its 5.1 audio, but it's only 2.0 192kbps audio.
-Derek-
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machpost
join:2002-01-11
Washington, DC | I'm not seeing anything new yet, but I'm really looking forward to all the new HD on demand content | |
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LewisD
join:2008-03-11 | We need more HD channels, not more VOD...
Where is Cartoon Network HD? It was promised months ago! Where are the Viacom HD channels?? When can we expect these? | |
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shadyman777
High Definition is where it's at.
Premium
join:2009-03-02
Easton, PA
·RCN CABLE
1 edit | Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. While I don't disagree with you, lewisD, VOD doesn't use the same bandwidth as a HD channel does. VOD relies solely on an internet connection, hence the load (buffer) times for movies to begin.
Now, that being said. I'm going to assume you don't live in the Lehigh Valley since your asking for channels the other markets don't have. Fine and dandy, but adding those channels to the other markets would be a swift kick in my junk. Since they'd want to worry about spending money in other markets to bring in brand new HD channels instead of spending some money and adding a few new HD channels to RCN's original market. The per capita here is big, I still don't get why they're willing to lose a customer base since, well whenever 1990ish?
The least they can do is confirm they are in the process of ordering equipment, adding two way connections to previous one way areas, or e-mail us status updates. We deserve it right? We pay the same as everyone else with less features | |
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join:2009-03-20
Northampton, PA
| Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. Shadyman, I agree 110% with your statements. I've called many times to question and then complain about the fact that we here in the Lehigh Valley pay the same and get less. And now they take away Cinemax. The person I spoke to about that, stated that I was getting some additional other premium channels to offset the loss of Cinemax. But I told them I watch only the HD channels. So did they give me additional HD channels to offset the Cinemax HD? No, they didn't. So I'm losing, not gaining a thing.
RCNMAN. Can't you comment on the Lehigh Valley area? | |
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shadyman777
High Definition is where it's at.
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join:2009-03-02
Easton, PA
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1 edit | Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. said by quattrog :RCNMAN. Can't you comment on the Lehigh Valley area? Past experience tells me that all RCN associates are told not to comment on the lehigh valley, period.
The loss of cinemax didn't affect me, thank god. But I will say, since we pay the same as other markets and get less, how come we don't get ALL HD channels free. HBO-HD, Showtime-HD, etc... instead of having to get the packages. I'm strongly looking into directv, I know they compress their signal, but HD is HD. I know it won't be crisp, but i won't be missing any TV aspect ratio when it comes to NFL games, sporting events, wrestling, etc... i'm missing 40% of a picture when i watch wrestling on monday nights cause of the lack of USA-HD. Hell, i'm missing a show totally cause we don't get WGN america... the other markets do though, in SD and HD. what gives? There HAS to be cap room to add a solid 10 channels... there just HAS to be. | |
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join:2008-02-27
Astoria, NY | Is RCN planning to add Howard Sterm OnDemand sometime soon on the NYC market? | |
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rcnman
Jason Nealis
Premium,VIP
join:2003-05-02
Herndon, VA | Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. At this time Howard on Demand is not on the radar... | |
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bostonrcnsub
join:2009-05-14
| Cool, this is good to hear!
On my "wish list" for this area is to see a section with documentaries.
It would also be nice to see the children's (Y7) section expanded since one of the best uses of VOD for those of us with kids is the ability to be able to watch a favorite show anytime without commercials (kids commercials are among the worst).
And while I'm at it, I'd also like to see the discovery health VOD section expanded. To be honest I don't even remember if it's there, but I think it was...just limited selection.
Anyway, thanks for posting! I really like it when you guys let us know what's in the works, even if it's some time away. | |
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vpmckeev
@fresher.com | I would love to see FearNet added! I had heard rumors that it was indeed going to be added, but never happened.
Anyone hoping for Howard TV shouldn't hold their breath... | |
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Punkin
@rcn.com | Thanks for the update rcnman. Just got a great teaser flyer from a major competitor in the mail but RCN's HD choice in the DC area keeps me loyal. RCN customer 5+ years. | |
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jdoe7890
@statestreet.com | The VOD contents are not updated regularly. The Sundance section only has three movies. There is no FearNet section. rcnman , please advise. | |
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join:2006-09-12
Brookline, MA | Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. In Boston, only MGM HD is showing up in the HD menu, none of the other HD content mentioned above are in my HD folder. Anyone else actually seeing all the content mentioned above? | |
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@tmodns.net
| Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. said by arch1679 :In Boston, only MGM HD is showing up in the HD menu, none of the other HD content mentioned above are in my HD folder. Anyone else actually seeing all the content mentioned above? This happened when the Starz HD selection was originally put up. There were only about 3 movies, but the selection grew as time went on. You should see more in MGM HD and others as the months progress. It just sucks that RCN can't have the providers load all of the existing content that they have available On Demand. | |
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join:2006-09-12
Brookline, MA
| Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. I am seeing Starz, and all the old content, but I don't see folders for any of the new content that rcnman mentioned above, such as AMC HD, WE HD,etc. The only new folder in the HD section is MGM HD.
I was wondering when the other new content will show up in the Boston area. | |
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machpost
join:2002-01-11
Washington, DC
| said by arch1679 :In Boston, only MGM HD is showing up in the HD menu, none of the other HD content mentioned above are in my HD folder. Anyone else actually seeing all the content mentioned above? It's the same in DC. | |
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alanisrox69
join:2005-03-29
LHV, PA
·RCN CABLE
| No SHOHD On Demand in my list, but MGMHD appeared today.
Can't play them though.... "Error Occurred: This asset is sold as part of a package. Please call 1800RINGRCN to order (SRM-9008)".
Why even put it in the menu if we can't play them in the LHV  TEASE!
-Derek-
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join:2002-01-11
Washington, DC
| Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. said by alanisrox69 :No SHOHD On Demand in my list, but MGMHD appeared today. Can't play them though.... "Error Occurred: This asset is sold as part of a package. Please call 1800RINGRCN to order (SRM-9008)". Same here. And I'm subscribed to the premium HD tier that includes MGM HD. | |
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machpost
join:2002-01-11
Washington, DC | Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. Is MGM HD On Demand working for anybody? I'm still getting the same error message. | |
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machpost
join:2002-01-11
Washington, DC | Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. MGM HD On Demand is still not working for me. Is anyone else experiencing this? | |
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rcnman
Jason Nealis
Premium,VIP
join:2003-05-02
Herndon, VA
| Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. Hey Everyone, I'm glad to announce that soon we will be launching an large Showtime HD package
We also are more then doubling our Starz HD library..
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join:2009-06-18
New York, NY
| Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. said by rcnman :Hey Everyone, I'm glad to announce that soon we will be launching an large Showtime HD package We also are more then doubling our Starz HD library.. still not seeing Showtime HD on Demand...any idea when this might go live?...looking forward to watching previous seasons of Dexter in HD  | |
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CBL B0X
@rcn.com | MGM HD On Demand is working fine in Boston. | |
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Boston Fan
@rcn.com
| Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. I get the MGM HD channel, but the OD MGM HD says I need to subscribe to a package.
I do not subscribe the HD tier with HD net, etc, however I have been getting the MGM channel since it launched post crush.
Also I am not seeing any of the other content Jason mentioned above, such as more Starz HD, WE HD, AMC HD. | |
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join:2005-03-29
LHV, PA
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2 edits | Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. said by Boston Fan :
Also I am not seeing any of the other content Jason mentioned above, such as more Starz HD, WE HD, AMC HD.
Same. He did say Live now or very soon, but still 90% of what he listed 2 weeks ago isn't live yet.
said by rcnman :New Content that all should be live now or very soon : HD ON DEMAND : We are adding more content to the Starz HD folder. MGM HD (25 Hours of HD Movies) (Must have MGM Channel) IFC Free (HD) We TV (HD) AMC (HD) Music Choice (HD) HD Music Videos MGM HD (25 Hours of HD Movies) (Must have MGM Channel) - There, but doesn't work
IFC Free (HD) - Not there
We TV (HD) - Not there
AMC (HD) - Not there
Music Choice (HD) HD Music Videos - Some new videos, still not a 'large' selection. Most are upscaled, I couldn't find any with 5.1 audio, even though the guide says HD 5.1 Audio.
So basically I'll give credit for half of Music Choice since there isn't a big selection, the rest get strikes. 1/2 star out of 5. FAIL.
-Derek-
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join:2002-01-11
Washington, DC | Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. I'm still seeing nothing new, except for the MGM HD On Demand, which appears to be broken. | |
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rcnman
Jason Nealis
Premium,VIP
join:2003-05-02
Herndon, VA
| said by alanisrox69 :said by Boston Fan :
Also I am not seeing any of the other content Jason mentioned above, such as more Starz HD, WE HD, AMC HD.
Same. He did say Live now or very soon, but still 90% of what he listed 2 weeks ago isn't live yet. said by rcnman :New Content that all should be live now or very soon : HD ON DEMAND : We are adding more content to the Starz HD folder. MGM HD (25 Hours of HD Movies) (Must have MGM Channel) IFC Free (HD) We TV (HD) AMC (HD) Music Choice (HD) HD Music Videos MGM HD (25 Hours of HD Movies) (Must have MGM Channel) - There, but doesn't workIFC Free (HD) - Not thereWe TV (HD) - Not thereAMC (HD) - Not thereMusic Choice (HD) HD Music Videos - Some new videos, still not a 'large' selection. Most are upscaled, I couldn't find any with 5.1 audio, even though the guide says HD 5.1 Audio.So basically I'll give credit for half of Music Choice since there isn't a big selection, the rest get strikes. 1/2 star out of 5. FAIL. -Derek- Hi everyone, it took a little longer to get the HD items pitched, They are there but just haven't gone live yet.. Here some details :
In the HD on Demand Folder :
We TV has 2 sub folders :
The Locater and Secret Lives : Both go live on about 6/22
IFC Free has an Anime Package that goes live 6/25
AMC Folder is there but content is still loading..
It's sorta hard to explain but VOD content gets pitched in batches and only a certain amount at a time. It will take some time to build up a full library in the HD section, but in the end the HD library should match the SD library for these networks in the Free Extras Folder.
There some other items on the horizon as well which I will post when it's closer to launch.
Regarding MGM, It has a full library and you must subscribe to the HD expanded pack to get access to that library. If you do and you still are getting a error that it's part of a package them PM me your account info or box info and I'll get it fixed.
Jason
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rcnman
Jason Nealis
Premium,VIP
join:2003-05-02
Herndon, VA
| Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. Also we are adding more content to the NBC Primetime folder in the Free Extra's section . Coming soon we will have the following series on VOD :
Kings
Parks and Recreation
Merlin
The Philanthropist
The Listener
The Great American Road
America’s Got Talent
I’m A Celebrity
Should be a couple of weeks until this goes live in all markets..
Jason Nealis
RCN
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rcnman
Jason Nealis
Premium,VIP
join:2003-05-02
Herndon, VA | Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. I noticed a good amount of this extended NBC content went live on 7/1, it's located in the NBC folder in Free Extras...
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rcnman
Jason Nealis
Premium,VIP
join:2003-05-02
Herndon, VA | Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. New SyFy VOD Content :
Ghosthunters will start on July 9th
Eureka will start on July 11th.
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shadyman777
High Definition is where it's at.
Premium
join:2009-03-02
Easton, PA
·RCN CABLE
1 edit | said by rcnman :Regarding MGM, It has a full library and you must subscribe to the HD expanded pack to get access to that library. If you do and you still are getting a error that it's part of a package them PM me your account info or box info and I'll get it fixed. Jason Curious, what if you're in the Lehigh Valley market? We don't have the option to get an extended package, yet anyway. Is there a possibility I'd be able to call your service department and get it working for me? I'd watch some of the movies in there, but can't because I can't subscribe to the extended HD Tier because we're not crushed.
Jason, please advise as I wanna watch some of the VOD movies in the TMC folder!!!
said by rcnman :Also we are adding more content to the NBC Primetime folder in the Free Extra's section. Will these be available in both HD and SD or just SD? | |
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join:2007-05-02
Roslindale, MA
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1 edit | Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. said by shadyman777 : Will these be available in both HD and SD or just SD? NBC only offers VOD content in SD at this time.
said by RCNMAN :
said by rcnman :
New Content that all should be live now or very soon :
HD ON DEMAND :
We are adding more content to the Starz HD folder.
Any word as to when the Starz Content goes live? | |
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rcnman
Jason Nealis
Premium,VIP
join:2003-05-02
Herndon, VA
| Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. said by clock :said by shadyman777 : Will these be available in both HD and SD or just SD? NBC only offers VOD content in SD at this time. said by RCNMAN :
said by rcnman :
New Content that all should be live now or very soon :
HD ON DEMAND :
We are adding more content to the Starz HD folder.
Any word as to when the Starz Content goes live? We recieved approval and we will be expanding our HD Starz Library over the next few weeks.
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Roslindale, MA
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| Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. said by rcnman : We recieved approval and we will be expanding our HD Starz Library over the next few weeks. Will that include Encore HD On Demand, or just the Starz extended library? | |
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Jason Nealis
Premium,VIP
join:2003-05-02
Herndon, VA | Re: New VOD New Content / Storage Upgrades.. Just the Starz Expanded Library.. | |
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machpost
join:2002-01-11
Washington, DC | Will we ever see HBO HD On Demand? Comcast has it now; I've seen it with my own eyes | |
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join:2009-07-22
Drexel Hill, PA
1 edit | Re: [CATV] New VOD New HD Content / Storage Upgrades.. I agree that RCN should continue to add HD programming to its On Demand and HD channels to its lineup.
I noticed Cartoon Network (633) and LiveWell (618) were added to our HD channel lineup. I counted that we now have 82 HD channels (attached). We had more HD channels before Cinemax was removed from our package in May. | |
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machpost
join:2002-01-11
Washington, DC
1 edit | I'm reading that the new season of Mad Men is showing up on AMC HD On Demand on other providers' systems, but I'm not seeing it here in D.C., only season 2.
Can we expect season 3 on demand anytime soon? | |
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