Ask the Manager
Episode 13
Mediacom Digital Television
Mediacom HDTV - High Definition Television
Mediacom On Demand
Mediacom Phone Service
Mediacom Programming
- Are cable channels with Mediacom in Stereo?
- When will Mediacom offer the UPN Network on Family Cable?
Mediacom Digital Television
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Will all cable channels eventually become digital? If so, will the "basic" package go up in price?
Mediacom is heading down the same direction that the other cable operators are and we will also be converting a lot of the broadcast channels that are currently on the Basic and Family Cable, putting them on a digital platform. The delivery method is changed from analog to digital. You will receive these channels digitally. All the channels delivered by Mediacom eventually be available digitally and received by either a digital cable box or a digital ready television set. Price: It depends... through the digital platform, we will be able to deliver more channels to you and there might be a price movement, but there has been no decision made yet.
Find more about what is currently available on Mediacom Digital Cable at www.mediacomcable.com/cable_digital.html
Steve in Brookings, SD
Mediacom HDTV - High Definition Television
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Will high definition channels play on my normal non-HD TV set?
They will, but... they will not be in High Definition. You will see them 'digitally' but not in High Definition. You need a HDTV Set and a HDTV Converter from Mediacom (or cable card) in order to view these channels in HD. HDTV is available in most of Mediacom's communities. To find out what HD channels are available in your community, follow the link below or contact our friendly Customer Service staff at 1-800-332-0245.Find more about Mediacom HDTV service at www.mediacomcable.com/cable_hdtv.html
Deb G. in Waseca, MN
Mediacom On Demand
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What's the difference between Video On Demand and Subscription Video On Demand?
Everything On Demand can be consider Video On Demand, but Subscription Video On Demand requires a subscription to a service in order to receive it. For instance, if you are a subscriber to the Starz!/Encore movie package (Digital One Star), you will receive the Starz! On Demand FREE of charge because you are a Starz!/Encore subscriber, but you will not be able to access the Cinemax, HBO, Showtime or The Movie Channel (TMC) On Demand. To help identify what is free and what is not On Demand, look in the upper right corner of your TV screen, if there is a price, then it is not free, if not, ENJOY Free of charge. In the bottom left of the screen, there will either be an "eye", meaning FREE, or "BUY" and the price in the upper right is cost of the program."Regular" Video On Demand, not that it is "regular" is the pay for On Demand services. You can find these under the Movies, More On Demand and Adult categories on your On Demand Menu. The WWE 24/7 is also Subscription Video On Demand. WWE 24/7 is an a-la-carte subscription add on for all the WWE fans. To find out more about Mediacom On Demand, click here, or call 800-332-0245.
Find more about Mediacom's Video On Demand service and what is available for On Demand Movies this and every month, go to www.mediacomcable.com/cable_ppv.html
Paul A. in Emmetsburg, IA
Mediacom Phone Service
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With Mediacom Phone Service, can I retrieve voice mail when away from home?
YES! Just dial your home phone number and when your voice mail picks up, hit the '*' button, enter in your pass code followed by the '#" sign.Find more about Mediacom Phone and all the FREE features included at www.mediacomcable.com/phone.html
Barbara F. in St. Peter, MN
Mediacom Programming
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Are cable channels with Mediacom in Stereo?
A number of channels are in stereo. All of the Digital Channels (Mediacom Digital Cable) are in stereo. Most of the Family Cable channels (channels 2-78) are also in stereo. The easiest way to check is with your stereo TV set, change the channel and "stereo" will show up on your television screen. (each television set is different so check your TV's User Manual for more information about the stereo option.
Find more about Mediacom Family Cable, Digital Cable and other television services at www.mediacomcable.com/cable_tv.html
Dave C. in Tonka Bay, MN
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When will Mediacom offer the UPN Network on Family Cable?
The UPN Network, now the CW, (after the merger of UPN and The WB) changed after the merger to "My Network TV." Instead of looking for "UPN" and "The WB," look for "My Network TV" and "The CW." The new stations will be available on Mediacom. Check either the TV Guide Channel or your interactive guide, or channel lineup. To find your favorite shows on "The CW" or "My Network TV", go to www.tvguide.com,, www.cwtv.com or www.mynetworktv.comAnonymous in Fort Dodge, IA