There was a second page in the article that got clipped. here is the full
article.
Looks like Cox is ending analog service across its entire service footprint.
Some of the bandwidth will be used to offer gigabit ethernet…
Maybe Bert will sign u
Probably not…
Regards
Craig
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20160426/ARTICLES/160429767?tc=cr ;Johnson urges customers to set up the boxes within 10 days of receiving them or
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Cox: Hard-wired cable users must soon switch to mini box
Cox cable subscribers who still plug their TVs directly into a wall to
receive analog signals will have to get a mini box to receive digital signals
before channels start to disappear around the end of June.
Cox is converting to all-digital TV service, which will free up about 40
percent of the total bandwidth currently taken up by analog signals. That
will allow the company to use the bandwidth to offer more high-definition
channels and roll out its Gigablast high-speed internet service throughout
the Gainesville/Ocala market.
Each TV that plugs directly into the wall will need a mini-box to continue
showing cable channels.
Each home that needs one will receive at least one mini box free of charge
for at least a year. After that, the mini box will cost $2.99 per month.
Customers can call 844-239-2224 or go to Cox.com/GoAllDigital
<http://cox.com/GoAllDigital> to receive a free box by mail. The boxes are
also available at Cox Solutions Stores in Gainesville and Ocala.
The newly digital customers will receive additional HD channels, Music Choice
channels, an on-screen guide and parental controls available to current
digital subscribers.
Cox will start to “peel back” analog channels around the end of June to spur
customers to get the boxes and will cut more channels a month later before
analog service completely ends in September.
Cox started sending notices by email, home mailers and in bills last week.
“We don't want customers after the first peel-back to have to wait in line at
the store or to miss some of their favorite shows because they haven't called
yet to get their boxes,” said Cam Johnson, public affairs manager for the
Southeast Region.