CableCard installed at comcast DIGITAL home, now moving to BASIC home. Still work?

sungho2o8 · 11-06-2009, 04:01 AM

I lived in apartment where I paid for comcast digital cable service with a CableCard installed in my HDTV.

I am now moving to an apartment where they only have Basic cable. Will my CableCard still receive digital cable?

Thank you.

HiDefRev · 11-06-2009, 06:44 AM

Just make sure you call Comcast and let them know your new address. It should work fine.

DoctorCAD · 11-06-2009, 06:48 AM

The only answer is maybe...

Give it a try, if it works, bonus. If it doesn't, call them.

sungho2o8 · 11-06-2009, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HiDefRev

Just make sure you call Comcast and let them know your new address. It should work fine.

I'm not moving with my comcast digital subscription, my new apartment is only paying for basic cable channels 1-74. Much cheaper.

Correct me if i'm wrong. Comcast scrambles their digital channels, as they can only be picked up and viewed by an activated HD set top box or a CableCard installed by a tech.

In my situation: My old roommate still rents out the house from where I moved from, and is still paying for the comcast digital bill since he has his own tv+HD set top box. We got the CableCard installed for free on my HDTV.

Since he is still paying for the equipment can it pick up digital channels in my new place with the CableCard. I will be paying for high speed internet from comcast + basic cable. (roommate only wants basic)

(I'm moving into the new apartment this Thursday) I can't test it.

Thanks for the help.

HiDefRev · 11-06-2009, 01:59 PM

Interesting question. It depends on how Comcast is authorizing its cards. It should continue to descramble as normal, since it is, in essence, still being paid. You should have no problems.

Sykotic · 11-06-2009, 09:26 PM

Your new apt, do they provide free basic to you, or the only thing you can hope to get is basic. Alot of apts offer a bulk level of service, but you can offer to upgrade your package to digital tv or phone + internet.
Also your new apartment is also serviced by the same cable provider as your old one?

sungho2o8 · 11-06-2009, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sykotic

Your new apt, do they provide free basic to you, or the only thing you can hope to get is basic. Alot of apts offer a bulk level of service, but you can offer to upgrade your package to digital tv or phone + internet.
Also your new apartment is also serviced by the same cable provider as your old one?

Cable provider is the same (comcast) moving about 4 miles away from original house. I will be paying for basic cable.

Sykotic · 11-07-2009, 09:46 PM

You will have to pay for digital programming to keep the cable card, and use it. GL

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sungho2o8 What is HD? Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3	CableCard installed at comcast DIGITAL home, now moving to BASIC home. Still work? I lived in apartment where I paid for comcast digital cable service with a CableCard installed in my HDTV. I am now moving to an apartment where they only have Basic cable. Will my CableCard still receive digital cable? Thank you.

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11-06-2009, 01:59 PM	#5
HiDefRev Is there HDTV in Heaven ? Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Georgia Age: 55 Posts: 503	Hmmm. Interesting question. It depends on how Comcast is authorizing its cards. It should continue to descramble as normal, since it is, in essence, still being paid. You should have no problems. __________________ Living Room Panasonic PT-50LCZ70 50" 1080p HDTV, Sony Playstation3 80 Gig, Onkyo HT-R667 7.1 AV Receiver, ESS HD-308 Main, Side and Surround Speakers on Bell'O Stands, Cadence C-17 Center Speaker, Acoustic Audio HD-SUB15 Subwoofer, DISH ViP 722 HD DVR, Panasonic DVD Recorder/VCR, Den Viewsonic NX2232W LCD HDTV, RCA RT-2500 5.1 AV Receiver, Yamaha Main, Center and Surround Speakers, Onkyo SKW-750X 10" Subwoofer, DISH ViP 211 HD Receiver, Magnavox Blu-Ray Player, Nintendo 64 & Wii

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DoctorCAD Direct TV Fresh Meat Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 804	The only answer is maybe... Give it a try, if it works, bonus. If it doesn't, call them.

11-06-2009, 09:26 PM	#6
Sykotic Got HD? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Institutionalized Posts: 446	Your new apt, do they provide free basic to you, or the only thing you can hope to get is basic. Alot of apts offer a bulk level of service, but you can offer to upgrade your package to digital tv or phone + internet. Also your new apartment is also serviced by the same cable provider as your old one?

11-07-2009, 09:46 PM	#8
Sykotic Got HD? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Institutionalized Posts: 446	You will have to pay for digital programming to keep the cable card, and use it. GL