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BroadHopper · 12-23-2011, 10:41 AM

Before the airwaves were digital frequencies, I use to get Channel 8 clearly through my antennae. WMUR was faint, so the Maine channels were my only choice. After the change, I got a digital converter box and it was useless. I complained to the FCC and they sent this form with a gadzillion questions back. Most of it was technical and I don't have a clue what it means. I wrote back with my comments and that was the end of the story. Many folks in the North Country were forced to satelitte or cable TV.

The FCC claimed at the time the conversion was suppose to be 'painless' to consumers. Another slap across our face on support of cable companies. =(

Since my homeowners association band dish in the community, I had no choice but to switch to Metrocast. I have Internet and TV basic service. I read that I can shut off my TV service and get the same service through the internet. Does anyone have any luck with the TV through the internet service?

12-23-2011, 10:41 AM	#5
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,573 Thanks: 3,209 Thanked 1,103 Times in 794 Posts	the ABC channels Before the airwaves were digital frequencies, I use to get Channel 8 clearly through my antennae. WMUR was faint, so the Maine channels were my only choice. After the change, I got a digital converter box and it was useless. I complained to the FCC and they sent this form with a gadzillion questions back. Most of it was technical and I don't have a clue what it means. I wrote back with my comments and that was the end of the story. Many folks in the North Country were forced to satelitte or cable TV. The FCC claimed at the time the conversion was suppose to be 'painless' to consumers. Another slap across our face on support of cable companies. =( Since my homeowners association band dish in the community, I had no choice but to switch to Metrocast. I have Internet and TV basic service. I read that I can shut off my TV service and get the same service through the internet. Does anyone have any luck with the TV through the internet service? __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.