These services can be offered separately or in a bundled package, making it possible for the family to enjoy affordable cable TV programming, broadband internet and digital phone services, all for one bundled monthly price.

The broadband high-speed internet service offers surfing and downloading speeds that are over 100 times faster than dial up and up to six times faster than DSL, offered through the phone company. The difference is the digital connection offered by the cable TV provider. Digital connections are always on and offer wider bandwidths to transmit information through, so larger files can be transferred and downloaded faster. More information is processed quicker, making surfing and downloading virtually effortless. Cable TV providers are also able to utilize online security software to make it safer to surf and chat, or bank and shop. This security software is offered free to the customer to protect the computer and family from popups, viruses, spyware and identity theft. Some providers also offer online Parental Controls to block undesirable content. With the faster speeds, free security software and Parental Controls, cable TV providers are able to offer a faster, safer online experience for the whole family to enjoy.

The digital phone services offered by cable TV providers are superior to traditional analog services for call clarity and service reliability. Phone service through a cable TV provider can help the family save money with a calling plan that allows unlimited local and long distance calling to areas that include the United States and Canada, with some providers offering Puerto Rico, as well. These calling plans also include important calling features like three way calling, call return, call forwarding and more, for up to twelve features total. Cable TV providers also offer voicemail, with some providers sending customers email notifications when a new voicemail is received. Subscribers can check their voicemail from any location in the world with internet access.

Cable TV providers also have more to offer for cable programming, with over two hundred and seventy-five channels to choose from. These channels can be broadcast in regular programming, digital programming or HDTV. The provider will specify which channel packages offer what broadcasting. Cable TV programming also comes with exciting features like Video On Demand, Pay Per View selections and the DVR, or digital video recorder. These features can provide additional viewing selections like newly released movies and live sporting and music events. The DVR helps the viewer make the most out of every selection by rewinding, pausing or fast forwarding them. Viewers get to watch instant playbacks, fast forward through commercials and pause the selections to watch them later.

Cable TV providers have several products and services to meet the entertainment and communication needs of the family. These services are offered at affordable rates in bundled monthly packages for more value at the best price.

These services are becoming less of a luxury and more of a necessity to many families, making it extremely important that these services are affordable for even the most basic budget. Many people think of the Pay-TV providers as the ones that set the price, but Time Warner Cable is revealing the other half of the process, in a campaign to educate the public, and help them see what actually does determine the price on the monthly bill.

To help the public understand the decision-making process behind the monthly bill, Time Warner Cable is launching a public-education program. Customers can look this up online at www.rolloverorgettough.com. A quote from this website states, “No one likes paying more. You don't. We don't. Yet, every time our contracts with TV program providers come up for renewal, that's what we face. Price increases. Big ones. Up to 300% more. Sometimes we can avoid passing them on to you. Sometimes we can't. Sometimes, a network will threaten to take your shows away if we don't roll over.”

In the interest of education, Time Warner Cable has released information on the contract negotiation process and what it costs the consumer when pricing goes up. This information can be found online, at the web page and on banner ads, on a variety of channels on Time Warner Cable programming, in print and on other media. The website has a place to post comments. The name and email collected at the time of posting will be used to send information concerning pricing issues and updates, as they become available.

Time Warner Cable offers this education for non-promotional reasons. Alex Dudley, Vice President for Time Warner Cable Public Relations had this to say, “The strategy is to educate our customers that this is an issue that has the potential to impact their cable bill. There is a direct correlation between the negotiations that we have with programmers and customer cable bills.”

The desired goal for this campaign is education for the public and for Time Warner Cable to let their customers know who their loyalties lie with, namely their customers. Dudley had this to say, “We want to make sure that they understand what we are up to and that we are doing our best to fight for them.”

Time Warner Cable is offering an inside look to a process that has, heretofore, not been revealed on this level. Time Warner Cable customers have a company that wants the customers to be involved.

Cable TV providers offer over 250 channels that can entertain and educate the entire family. These channel packages also come with the VOD, or Video On Demand feature that offers between 10,000 to 12,000 viewing selections, in addition to the selections that are available on regular cable programming. The selections include premier events, network programming, children shows and newly released movies. The selections are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to be watched at the viewer's convenience.

Cable TV providers also offer Pay Per View selections the entire family can enjoy, like live boxing and wrestling matches, live championship fights and other exciting live events. They can also offer live music events, like concerts, that are held by some of the biggest names in the industry. Pay per view provides a way for the entire family to enjoy some of the biggest events of the year.

Another popular feature is the DVR, or digital video recorder that offers a way to record and store between 60 to 90 hours of programming. The DVR can be preset to record specific programming at certain times. The DVR can also be used when watching pay per view and on demand selections to fast forward, pause and rewind the program as needed.

The programming on the DVR and the regular cable channels can be blocked or controlled with the use of Parental Controls. These controls can be set in minutes, with the use of a PIN, and used to block entire channels or specific programming, for specified periods of time or for good. These Parental Controls are also available, through most providers, for their online high-speed Internet Services.

Online services through cable TV providers offer faster speeds than DSL or dialup, and provide connections that are never "off". These speeds allow for faster downloads and surfing, giving individuals more time to spend on other online activities. Most cable TV providers are also offering free Security Software to protect the individual and the computer from malicious spyware and viruses, or identity theft. The Parental Controls can help keep children on parent-approved websites. These Parental Controls, combined with the free Security Software and incredibly fast speeds, offer the family a safer, family-friendly environment to surf and play on.

These services can be expensive for the family on a budget. However, cable TV providers also offer bundled packages that give the family an alternative to expensive monthly rate plans. These bundles combine cable TV programming, high-speed Internet and digital phone services for one low monthly price, through one provider. Many cable TV providers also offer online bill pay options, making it even more convenient to get services through a cable TV provider.

Cable TV providers are able to provide services and features that can benefit the entire family, adding options for entertainment and communication that are affordable for the family.

Cable TV providers can also offer features like Video On Demand, Pay Per View, Parental Controls and the DVR. The Video On Demand, or VOD feature is a digital library that offers over 10,000 additional viewing selections, other than the selections available on regular programming. These selections are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to be watched on the viewer's schedule.

The Pay Per View feature provides live viewing selections, broadcast in real time. These selections can include live sporting events like championship fights, boxing and wrestling matches and other popular sports. They can also include live music events, like concerts, held by some of the biggest names in the industry.

Selections from the Video On Demand and Pay Per View features can be watched with the DVR, or digital video recorder. The DVR feature allows the viewer to rewind, pause and fast-forward the selections, even if they are live events, to allow the viewer to get the most out of the selection. The DVR adds convenience to the viewing experience by allowing the selections to be paused for snack breaks and errands, fast forwarded to get through boring commercials or replayed to watch interesting moments again. The DVR can also record between 60 to 90 hours of programming. Some DVRs can record programming on one channel, as the family watches programming on another channel.

Another important feature offered by cable TV providers is the Parental Controls. These Parental Controls can be used with regular cable programming and with the programming that is stored on the DVR. These Controls can be set with a pin in a matter of minutes, and used to block entire channels or specific programming, indefinitely or for specified periods of time. Most cable TV providers also offer Parental Controls for their online services too.

Digital broadband Internet has introduced speeds that are between 6 to 8 times faster than DSL, and over hundred times faster than dial up. Dial up and DSL can be obtained through the phone company, and do not offer the speed or connection reliability that digital services, through the cable TV providers offer. High-speed broadband Internet Services offer faster speeds to download games and music with, providing additional time for other online activities. Most cable TV providers also offer free Security Software to go with their service, providing safeguards against malicious viruses, spyware and identity theft. This software offers a valuable service for protecting personal computers and the individuals using them. Parental Controls, free Security Software and faster speeds make for a safer, more family-friendly online environment the entire family can enjoy.

Cable TV providers are also able to offer digital phone services. These phone services are superior to traditional analog services because of the sound quality and service reliability that digital services offer. Cable TV providers are able to provide their customers with unlimited local and long distance calls, usually to anywhere in the United States and Canada. Some providers will also provide additional calling areas like Puerto Rico, or other areas that friends and family may be residing. This digital phone service also provides the customer with between 10 to 12 calling features for convenience. These calling features usually include call-waiting, call forwarding, three way calling, call return and more. Many providers will also customers with voicemail. Voicemail alternatives now include instant e-mail notifications to alert the customer when a new voice mail is received. Customers can check their e-mail and listen to voicemail from any location with Internet access in the world.

Cable programming, high-speed Internet and digital phone services can be an important part of the household. To make the service is more affordable for the customer, cable TV providers offer a bundled package. This bundle makes it more affordable to get all three services in the home, and make it more convenient for the customer by consolidating three services into one monthly bill. Most cable TV providers offer online bill pay or automatic bill pay, adding even more convenience.

Video on Demand, VoD, is a digital library that can hold up to 12,000 movies, programs, music selections, and newly released movies. Pay Per View is another option made possible through digital service. This service brings viewers live events like champion fights, live boxing and wrestling matches, and live music events, offering an economical way to see the best events of the year. These selections can be watched with the DVR to fast forward, pause or rewind Pay Per View or Video on Demand selections.

Cable TV providers have gotten more family-friendly with the addition of Parental Controls. These Parental Controls work with regular cable programming and the programming stored on the DVR. Parental Controls work with a pin and can be set and a matter of minutes. These Controls make it possible to block entire channels, or individual programming, allowing for a safer environment for the children in the home.

Cable TV providers also offer digital broadband services. These services operate it speeds that can be up to 6 to 8 times faster than DSL, and speeds that are over 100 times faster than dialup, making it very popular with dedicated surfers and gamers. Most cable TV providers also offer Parental Controls for their online services, as well. These Parental Controls keep children off of sites that are not parent-approved. Most cable TV providers also offer free Security Software that can protect families and computers from malicious spyware, viruses and identity theft, creating a very safe online environment for the family to enjoy.

Digital phone service is another service offered by cable TV providers. These services usually included unlimited calling to any location in the United States or Canada, with some providers offering calling areas that include Puerto Rico and other places. Most cable TV providers also offer calling features that include call-waiting, call forwarding, three way calling, call return and more, offering between 10 to 12, depending on the provider. Cable TV providers also offer voice mail, with some companies giving online access to new voicemails, when they are received.

Most cable TV providers also offer bundled services. A bundle is a feature that allows the costumer to get all three services at one time, at a discounted rate. These bundles still allow the customer a choice as to which programming package he or she wants, as well as which Internet Service and digital phone features are wanted. A bundle can also save the costumer time by allowing the services to be obtained through one provider, leaving one bill to be paid per month. Many times these bills can be paid online, or even by automatic bill Pay, so the customer does not have to worry about being late on a bill payment and paying the late fee. With all of these great features and services, cable TV providers are an excellent choice to meet home entertainment and communication needs.

With digital cable, cable TV providers are able to offer over 250 channels, with programming that ranges from the very basic to every channel available. These programming packages are priced according to the number of channels and features that include with the package. They are designed to fit into missed any budget, allowing any family the opportunity to afford cable TV. Cable TV providers have also gained the ability for digital features such as parental controls, the DVR, On Demand viewing selections and pay per view events. These parental controls can be set in a matter of minutes, with the pin, and used to block entire channels or specific programs, indefinitely or for a specified period of time. Parental controls give concerned parents a way to safeguard their children from adult themes and content, while still allowing the parents to order the channels they want to see.

The DVR, or digital video recorder, can record and store between 60 to 90 hours of programming like favorite shows or movies. The DVR can also be used to record programs on one channel, as the family watches programs on another channel. The DVR is also equipped with a set of parental controls, said the stored programming can not be viewed accidentally. The DVR is also a popular feature to have when watching On Demand or pay per view selections because it enables the viewer to fast forward, rewind, and pause the programming that is being watched. With a DVR, the viewer can pause the show to get a snack, fast forward through boring commercials and rewind for instant replays. The on demand feature is a digital library that may hold up to 10,000 additional viewing selections, covering interest such as children's programming, network shows, previously released movies and newly released movies. Most of these selections can be stored for up to 24 hours on that DVR to be watched again. Cable TV providers or also able to provide live pay per view events such as boxing and wrestling matches, championship fights and live music concerts by some of the biggest names in the industry. Digital cable made it possible to get front row seats to some of the year's biggest events, in the comfort of the family home, at a fraction of the ticket price for these events.

With the advent of digital cable, cable TV providers were also able to give their customers a faster, more reliable way to surf the Internet. Digital cable TV providers to know offered broadband services which delivers surfing and downloading speeds at up to six times faster than DSL, through the phone company. Now, avid surfers no longer have to be frustrated with slow dialup speeds, lost connections or dropped download. Broadband speeds make downloading large files like videos, movies and games, or smaller files like music, a very quick and easy experience. Cable TV providers have also added free Security Software to their Internet Services to provide safety for the individual and the computer. This software helps to safeguard against viruses, spyware, popups and identity theft. Now surfers can chat, download, surf, shop and bank online at incredibly fast speeds with added security. Depending on the company, cable TV providers can also offer parental controls to limit online access to the age-appropriate sites.

Cable TV providers can now also offered digital phone services that are far superior to analog phone services for sound clarity and reliable service. Many times the services can be had at lower monthly rates than what are provided by the phone company, and can include popular calling features such as call forwarding, three way calling, call return and more. Most cable TV providers also offer voice mail, and can include instant online notifications by e-mail when a new voice mail is received.
]]> General http://newtechnologytv.com/index.php?itemid=786 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:17:00 -0500 http://newtechnologytv.com/index.php?itemid=785 Digital cable allows cable TV providers to deliver more features and services, and a wider channel selection than the original 80 channels that were available on cable when it first came out. Now, cable TV providers can offer over 250 channels, with specialized programming packages for sports, children's programming and music. There is also a variety of features like Parental Controls, HD channels, Pay Per View selections, On Demand selections and the DVR. All of these are digital services, with digital quality and reliability, adding value to any cable programming package.

These cable programming packages offer a wide selection of programming choices, with original channels like MTV, Disney, HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, STARZ, and others that are well known. They offer programming for children, local channels to keep current on community events, DIY programs, network shows, sports and more to provide something to watch for everyone in house.

Digital cable can also provide broadband for high speed Internet Services, with speeds that are up to six times faster than DSL. These speeds help dedicated surfers download music and games, movies and videos at amazing speeds. These speeds make it possible to transfer or download large files without drop downloads and long wait times, like with dial up. Another feature of broadband is the addition of free Security Software that acts as an additional safeguard against popups, viruses, spyware and identity theft. Cable TV providers have made it even more convenient and easy to surf on one with the addition of a home page that holds important links to particular points of interest like the news, sports, music, celebrity gossip, online account access and more. Most cable TV providers will also offer free e-mail accounts to their customers, providing everything a person would need for great online experience.

Another great product of digital service is the digital phone. Cable TV providers are able to offer their customers unlimited local and long distance plans, to anywhere in the United States in Canada, for low monthly rate. These plans usually come with calling features like call forwarding, three way calling, call waiting and more. They also come with voicemail that includes free online notifications by e-mail when a new voice message is received. This allows the customer to check his or her voicemail online, no matter the location. Calling plans are usually offered for unlimited local and long distance calling, anywhere in the United States and Canada. Some calling plans are limited to just the United States and Canada, while others expand to include Puerto Rico, among others places. Digital phone services are convenient for the flexibility in calling areas, with popular calling features, voicemail and a reasonable monthly rate.

Digital cable changed the way cable TV providers delivered service to their customers forever. The cost effective features, products and increased channel selections can offer an entire family hours of quality entertainment, with online the options that were never available through dialup and phone services that are for superior to analog for quality and reliability.