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Verizon's FiOS TV expansions: November 15, 2008

by Darren Murph posted Nov 15th 2008 at 3:49AM


It's been a slow week for FiOS TV expansions, but we suppose the hard-working individuals responsible for 233,000 new net customers in Q3 deserve a little rest and relaxation before getting back to the grind. Up first we have the Tampa Bay, Florida area getting gifted with a new wave of interactive features on their DVRs. Next, we see three more Trump (yes, that Trump) Properties receiving FiOS TV and high-speed internet services, and if you're curious as to which ones we're referring to, they are: Trump Parc, Trump Parc East and 610 Park Avenue. Lastly, we're notified that Verizon and the City of Brotherly Love (or Philadelphia, if you prefer) are working together to grant the carrier a cable franchise; if passed, Verizon would work to deploy its fiber-based network throughout the region over seven years. That's it for this week, so we'll see you back again in seven days for (hopefully) even more.

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Bright House Networks adds Lifetime Movies HD / FX HD in Tampa

by Darren Murph posted Sep 25th 2008 at 5:27PM

We'd be a little envious of Bright House Networks customers in Michigan, but we highly doubt you'll really be complaining about two newcomers -- even if you're not the biggest fan of either. Rather quietly, BHN has added Lifetime Movies HD (737) and FX HD (738) to the guide in Tampa, Florida, though we can't say this couple was the most highly anticipated. Ah well, at least you know someone down there is thinking of you (or your business, anyway).

Bright House launches 4 new HD channels in Tampa, Florida

by Darren Murph posted Jun 18th 2008 at 3:45PM

Not like you didn't know three of the four were coming, but a tipster down in the Tampa Bay area just informed us that Bright House Networks has launched four new HD channels in Central Florida. As of now, MGM HD (710), Disney HD (735) and Family Channel HD (736) have been flipped on, and the elusive CNN HD has finally shown up on slot 728. Enjoy!

[Thanks, Jensen]

Verizon facing fines for poor phone service, FiOS TV expansion partly to blame

by Darren Murph posted May 17th 2008 at 8:09AM


Ruh roh. Seems that perpetual gripes down in Tampa Bay, Florida have finally amounted to something substantial. Just months after hearing a chorus of complaints about Verizon's lackluster customer service, we're now seeing that the carrier could face upwards of $6.5 million in fines for "willful and repeated lapses in Verizon's telephone service." Interestingly, it's reported that Verizon actually has fessed up to some service lapses, and it made a point to explain that it has been "simply overwhelmed with demand for the FiOS service." More specifically, it "acknowledged hiccups in repair service amid strong demand for its FiOS services," but has promised to bring things back up to par hastily. Tap the read link for more on the mess.

DISH Network launching HD locals in four more markets

by Darren Murph posted Apr 9th 2008 at 11:17AM Breaking News

After the onslaught of rapid-fire HD locals launches in March, all has been quiet on the DISH Network front -- until now. Four more markets can gleefully celebrate the homecoming of HD locals via DISH: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tampa, Florida, Cleveland, Ohio and Richmond, Virginia. Each of the aforementioned locales will be receiving their respective local ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX stations save for Milwaukee, which will sadly miss out on CBS. You're all giddy, aren't you? The HD locals go live for these four regions on April 10th at 6:00AM ET -- yeah, tomorrow!




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