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When it comes to supergroups, The Traveling Wilbury's haven't got anything on these guys. Bright House, Cablevision, Comcast, Cox and Time Warner are teaming up to share around 50,000 metro WiFi hotspots for their customers, under the banner of "CableWiFi." New York City and the Tri-State area, Los Angeles, Tampa, Orlando and Philadelphia will be among the first to get the service, with growth to more cities pledged for the future. If nothing else, it should be a good way to stick it to the man when he snatches your unlimited data plan.

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CableWiFi ties up 50,000 WiFi hotspots for cable subscribers to share originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 07:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As we revealed yesterday, Time Warner Cable has finally activated HBO Go streaming to TV connected devices. As seen on the new activation pages for Samsung Smart TVs and Blu-ray players, Xbox 360s and Roku boxes, TWC and Bright House Networks are now among the available options (sorry, still no word on ESPN3 for the Xbox 360). The only bad news? DirecTV and Comcast have not (yet) followed suit, so for those customers HBO Go streaming on the TV is still a hit-or-miss affair. We're not sure what is behind the change of heart or policy, but while Comcast reportedly had authentication issues to resolve before switching on the Xbox 360's HBO access, it's worth noting that Time Warner Cable could have its app coming to some or all of these platforms very soon. An official blog post indicates it may take a few hours for things to switch on every where so if you don't see this in your neck of the woods just keep checking back.

Update: Cablevision too, as noted by a post on the Roku blog.

[Thanks, Ben]

Time Warner Cable confirms HBO Go streaming is now available on Xbox 360, Samsung and Roku originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 May 2012 12:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HBO subscribers currently locked out of streaming HBO Go to their connected TV devices (namely Samsung HDTVs / Blu-ray players, Roku boxes and Xbox 360s) could be in for a treat soon, as our sources indicate Time Warner Cable is preparing to announce access for its customers on all three platforms tomorrow. There's also a few small pics of the updated menus for Xbox 360 and Roku flashing the TWC logo, as well as currently unsupported providers Bright House Networks (both), as well as DirecTV and Comcast (Roku). We've contacted both HBO and Time Warner Cable for comment but have not received a response yet, but we'll keep an eye out for an expanded activation menus hitting our devices soon.

HBO Go on Roku, Samsung and Xbox opens up to Time Warner (and possibly others) tomorrow? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 18:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Good news ahoy if you've liked Time Warner Cable's TWC TV streaming app but were frustrated with content providers pulling channels over licensing rights: the cable giant and Viacom have reached a settlement that will see Viacom's channels return to your Android or iOS gear. Comedy Central, CMT, MTV and other channels will be back in the next several weeks, and the two sides even managed to bury the hatched over "unrelated business matters," according to a joint statement. Just what led to the about-face is being kept secret, although Viacom's tendency to sue over retransmission rights in the digital realm raises the possibility that TWC had to fork over an extra amount. At least now you can watch The Daily Show on your iPad knowing your cable provider and the studio are singing "Kumbaya."

Viacom and Time Warner Cable call truce, TWC TV mobile apps will stream Colbert after all originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 16:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The effort to prevent Verizon Wireless from its purchase of AWS licenses from SpectrumCo and Cox just became a bit more intense, as several opponents to the deal have now banded together to form the Alliance for Broadband Competition. The coalition includes T-Mobile and Sprint, along with advocacy groups such as Public Knowledge, the American Antitrust Institute, the Rural Cellular Association and the Rural Telecommunications Group. Today, the newly formed alliance held a press conference in which it called on the FCC and Department of Justice to block the transfer, which it said would lead to an "excessive concentration of spectrum" held by Verizon Wireless. While it's not much of an olive branch, the group similarly suggested that it would support the deal if Verizon were to divest some of its spectrum holdings, establish roaming agreements and agree to a backhaul pricing structure. As you may recall, Verizon Wireless estimates that it'll exhaust its network capacity by 2014. Regardless of how this $3.9 billion proposal shakes out, it's rather clear that something's gotta give.

Alliance for Broadband Competition forms to sway opinion against Verizon's AWS acquisition originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 May 2012 21:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Time Warner Cable's CEO doesn't know what AirPlay is, hates set-top boxes originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 May 2012 15:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Time Warner Cable's TWC TV streaming TV service has already arrived on iOS and Android 4.0, so what's next? According to information we've received, the next stop should be connected TV platforms, starting with the popular Roku media streaming boxes. We already got a glimpse of TWC TV on an HDTV during CES 2012 when it was being demonstrated at the Panasonic and Samsung booths, and were told at the time that it could launch on "multiple platforms" later this year. While company personnel are currently being briefed on compatibility with Roku the launch could still be some time off, as previous preparations for rollouts like streaming to PCs came months ahead. We contacted reps for the company about the plan and received a "no comment" in response, so there's nothing in the way of official word just yet. Either way, if all you want to do is ditch the bulky cable box for a diminutive hockey puck, it seems like 2012 could finally be the year.

[Thanks, Anonymous]

Time Warner Cable is preparing for TWC TV IPTV streaming on Roku boxes originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, wouldn't you know it, but T-Mobile -- the only nationwide AWS service provider in the US -- objects to Verizon's purchase of additional AWS spectrum. The company's CEO, Philipp Humm, recently took his concerns to the chief of the FCC's wireless bureau, Rick Kaplan, where he argued that Verizon's proposal to shed Blocks A and B of the 700MHz spectrum simply wouldn't be fair shake. According to Humm, Verizon is merely looking to offload its less desirable assets (as Blocks A and B are more prone to interference). While T-Mobile's leader presents a valid point in that Verizon has merely squatted on its current AWS licenses, we can't help but think that Humm would relish in the opportunity for T-Mobile to bid on these licenses. Further, if Verizon were effectively prevented from establishing a nationwide AWS network, it'd certainly reduce competition in the auction house, and therefore bring cheaper licenses to T-Mobile's doorstep. Given that everything in question here is not corporate property, but rather a public resource, what do you think is the best way forward?

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T-Mobile CEO argues to FCC against Verizon's AWS license acquisition originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The newly-available-on-Android live streaming feature of Time Warner Cable's TWC TV app (and TWCTV.com website) has just gotten a major content upgrade, adding many national and regional sports feeds. It looks like ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS, MLB Network, NBA TV and NHL Network are available in most regions, along with the applicable Fox RSNs. The full lineup of areas and channels is in the press release after the break. Of course, if you'd like to keep telling your significant other sports channels haven't been added yet and they will need to watch their reality show on the tablet while you use the big HDTV, then we can all just pretend this never happened.

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Time Warner Cable brings ESPN, Fox and Turner sports live streaming to apps, website originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Time Warner Cable users who prefer Android to iOS can finally enjoy live TV streaming on their Ice Cream Sandwich-enabled tablets and phones. As we learned when it debuted, DRM requirements are making live TV streaming an Android 4.0-only (devices that have been rooted however, are not invited) affair, but at least it's here. Subscribers can snag TWC TV 2.0 from Google Play at the link below, although they are encouraged to try uninstalling if they experience any glitches after upgrading. There's a blog post linked below with more details, but we're pretty sure a TV screen you can take to the can with you explains itself.

TWC TV Android app finally updated with live TV streaming originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Time Warner and Verizon begin selling bundled packages just to annoy regulators originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MLB Network launches Strike Zone all-highlights channel on four providers originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Time Warner Cable app for Android tablets with live streaming is (still) right around the corner originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HBO Go on Xbox 360 may be coming soon for Comcast customers originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TiVo sues Time Warner Cable, Motorola Mobility in fresh patent assault originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The FCC's campaign to secure the internet gained new momentum last week, when a group of major ISPs signed on to a new code of conduct aimed at mitigating cybercrime. Adopted by the FCC's Communications, Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council (CSRIC), the new code targets three main security threats: botnets, DNS attacks and internet route hijacking. The Anti-Bot Code of Conduct invites ISPs to adopt sharper detection methods, and to notify and assist consumers whenever their computers are infected. The DNS code, meanwhile, offers a list of best practices by which ISPs can tighten security. Though it doesn't call for a full adoption of DNSSEC technology, the guidelines do represent a "first step" toward implementation, allowing web users to verify the authenticity of their online destinations. As for internet route attacks, the CSRIC calls for a similarly collective approach, asking ISPs to collaborate on new technologies within an industry-wide framework.

In a statement, FCC chairman Julius Genachowski said that these practices "identify smart, practical, voluntary solutions that will materially improve the cyber security of commercial networks and bolster the broader endeavors of our federal partners." The industry apparently agrees, as heavyweights like AT&T, CenturyLink, Comcast, Cox, Sprint, Time Warner Cable, T-Mobile and Verizon have already signed on. For the FCC's full statement, check out the source link below.

Major ISPs agree to FCC's code of conduct on botnets, DNS attacks originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While it may not be the good news the Android army was hoping for, TWC's got some Big Apple-sized bits to share. Via its Untangled blog, Time Warner announced it's finally adding local channels to its iPhone / iPad app and TWCTV site, including CBS, NBC, FOX, ABC and Univision (because you can never have enough novelas). Unfortunately, the goodies won't be up for everyone's viewing pleasure, as the additions are only for folks within the NYC boroughs. That said, the cable giant plans to add "a few more markets by the end of the year." Want to find out if your favorite local news show made the cut? The full list can be found at the source link below.

Time Warner Cable brings 26 local NYC channels to iOS app, website originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Mar 2012 05:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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FCC to Verizon Wireless: You need more spectrum? Prove it by March 22nd. originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Mar 2012 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile wants FCC to block Verizon's spectrum deals with cable industry originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: HBO PunchForce at the FCC

HBO's PunchForce hits the FCC, turns fists into data... violent, violent data originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Time Warner Cable targets end of March for live TV on Android, MyTWC on iOS now originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Time Warner Cable's TWC TV launches for PC, brings live TV streaming to the desktop originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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By now, we've become accustomed to the circus of elite advertising that takes place during America's biggest game, and this year was no exception. Last night's Super Bowl made room for over 50 commercials during its air time, some of which included the likes of Samsung's whopping Galaxy Note, the usual Go Daddy domain teasers, a bit of Best Buy "innovation" and the Hulu Plus Mushy Mush campaign, just to mention a few. Needless to say, we put together a small collection of some we believe you might enjoy, so take a virtual jump past the break to catch the big-ticket advertising in action. You can also find the rest of the ad pack at the source link below.

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Super Bowl 2012 Ad Roundup: Galaxy Note, Hulu Plus, Best Buy and more originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Jason]

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Time Warner Cable app streams live TV to iPhones, no longer iPad-only originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapplehdpostcrossiosiphoneipod touchIpodTouchlive tv streamingLiveTvStreamingmobilepostcrossstreamstreamingtime warnertime warner cableTimeWarnerTimeWarnerCabletwctwc tvtwcable tvTwcableTvTwcTvThu, 19 Jan 2012 18:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung shows off integrated TV streaming apps and DirecTV RVU... again]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/samsung-smarttv-comcast-timewarner-fios-directv/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/samsung-smarttv-comcast-timewarner-fios-directv/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/samsung-smarttv-comcast-timewarner-fios-directv/#comments Time Warner, Comcast, DirecTV and Verizon FiOS TV all displayed ways we could enjoy their service without a set-top box tied to our TV during CES 2011. A year later, while tablet apps have launched, living room progress is limited o DirecTV's HR34 soft launch and a limited Verizon FiOS app on Xbox 360 . So, here we are at CES 2012 with all four lined up at the Samsung booth under the N Service banner, again. Despite our disappointment over the delays, Comcast's app was slick, though limited to VOD-only just like the Xbox 360. Time Warner Cable's port of TWCable TV was similarly well appointed, although it lacked the DVR tie-ins of its Panasonic counterpart we saw earlier. The Verizon FiOS beta app was very rough around the edges, but allowed for either live TV or VOD streaming via the internet. DirecTV clearly had the best showing, but mostly because its implementation is actually shipping, and now is supported on more TVs. From what we're told, it's largely legal department, not technical concerns that are holding up the apps from launching, but until they hit Smart TVs everywhere you can peruse the pics in the gallery below.

Gallery: Samsung N-Service pay-TV streaming apps

Samsung shows off integrated TV streaming apps and DirecTV RVU... again originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Panasonic TWC TV app for HDTVs

Panasonic HDTVs show off Time Warner Cable IPTV app with live streaming channels, DVR access originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, that didn't take very long. Just four days after launching a beta trial, Time Warner Cable has decided to bring HBO Go and Max Go to its HBO and Cinemax subscribers, fulfilling its promise to launch the services this month. With today's announcement, TWC customers will have instant streaming access to a chunk of the two channels' back catalogs, including 1,400 titles from HBO, and 400 from Cinemax. Both services, of course, will be available at no additional cost. Stream past the break for more details in the full PR.

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With beta trial completed, Time Warner Cable launches HBO Go, Max Go originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Samsung N Service unveiled at CES 2012

Samsung N Service unveiled at CES: Time Warner Cable, DirecTV, Comcast and Verizon onboard originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Time Warner Cable starts HBO and Max Go beta originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>betacableESPn3hboHBO GOHboGohdpostcrosshdpostminiMax GoMaxGostreamingTime WarnerTime Warner CableTimeWarnerTimeWarnerCableTWCFri, 06 Jan 2012 05:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Justice Department antitrust division probing Verizon cable spectrum deals]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/justice-department-antitrust-division-probing-verizon-cable-spec/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/justice-department-antitrust-division-probing-verizon-cable-spec/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/justice-department-antitrust-division-probing-verizon-cable-spec/#commentsLooks like AT&T isn't the only major carrier having issues with the guv'ment lately. Remember that 20MHz AWS spectrum that Verizon got from Cox Communications for a cool $315 million this month? How's about that juicy spectrum Big Red scored from Comcast, Time Warner and Bright House for $3.6 billion? Well, it turns out those deals are raising an eyebrow or two over at the Justice Department, which just launched an investigation into the matter. A spokesperson for the department confirmed the probe with Bloomberg News but declined to provide further details. A source familiar with the investigation, however, says the antitrust division is involved. Apparently, there's concern that the deal puts too much control of the airwaves in the hands of Verizon. For its part, Verizon declined to comment, saying it has yet to receive information about the investigation.

Justice Department antitrust division probing Verizon cable spectrum deals originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anticompetitiveawsbright houseBrightHouseclearcomcastDepartment of JusticeDepartment of Justice inquiryDepartmentOfJusticedojgovernmentillegalinvestigationmobilepostcrossprobespectrumspectrumcotime warnertime warner cableTimeWarnerTimeWarnerCableverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwWed, 21 Dec 2011 09:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Time Warner Cable shows Android some love with My TWC app and TWC TV for phones]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/17/time-warner-cable-shows-android-some-love-with-my-twc-app-and-tw/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/17/time-warner-cable-shows-android-some-love-with-my-twc-app-and-tw/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/17/time-warner-cable-shows-android-some-love-with-my-twc-app-and-tw/#comments We're still waiting for Time Warner to bring its live TV streaming to Android, but the platform is enjoying some exclusive support today with two new apps. The first is the My TWC account management app which lets subscribers view their services, pay bills, adjust call forwarding and, soon, tap into their voicemail remotely. The other one is a new version of its TWC TV app, reformatted to work on phones even while the TWCable TV app on iOS is still a tablet only affair. iPhone and Android owners alike shouldn't have to wait long for their relief however, as the iPhone edition is slated to arrive in January, and ICS-enabled live TV streaming is still on the roadmap for "early next year." Hit up the corporate blog for the full feature lists and breakdowns, or just head over to the Android Market to install either free app.

Continue reading Time Warner Cable shows Android some love with My TWC app and TWC TV for phones

Time Warner Cable shows Android some love with My TWC app and TWC TV for phones originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Time Warner finally cuts a deal for HBO Go streaming, launches 'in the next month'

Time Warner finally cuts a deal for HBO Go streaming, launches 'in the next month' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Wondering how this impending love affair affects Comcast and Time Warner's existing deals reselling Clear's mobile broadband? Per CNET, not great, as the duo will gradually shift those using the WiMax provider to alternatives in the next six months.

Continue reading Verizon scores new spectrum from Comcast, Time Warner and Bright House for $3.6 billion (update)

Verizon scores new spectrum from Comcast, Time Warner and Bright House for $3.6 billion (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Time Warner Cable's tablet app available for Android, live TV streaming still iPad only originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidappcablecable tvCableTvhdpostminihoneycombremoteremote dvr schedulingRemoteDvrSchedulingtablettablet appTabletApptime warnertime warner cableTimeWarnerTimeWarnerCabletwc tvtwcable tvTwcableTvTwcTvTue, 29 Nov 2011 17:29:00 EST<![CDATA[FCC enlists more cable providers to offer discounted broadband to low-income families]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/fcc-enlists-more-cable-providers-to-offer-discounted-broadband-t/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/fcc-enlists-more-cable-providers-to-offer-discounted-broadband-t/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/fcc-enlists-more-cable-providers-to-offer-discounted-broadband-t/#comments Back in September, Comcast teamed up with the FCC to offer discounted broadband access to low-income families, in the hopes of bridging the connectivity gulf separating the haves from the have-nots. Today, that campaign is gaining new momentum, now that Time Warner Cable, Cox and most other major US cable providers have thrown their hats into the ring. According to the New York Times, many of the industry's heaviest hitters have agreed to offer high-speed access for just $9.99 per month, fueling the FCC's efforts to reach the estimated 100 million Americans without an at-home internet connection. The low-cost service will be made available for a 2-year period to disconnected families who have at least one child enrolled in the national school lunch program, and who have not recently subscribed to a broadband provider. On top of that, Ohio-based IT firm Redemtech will provide discounted computers to these families at a price of $150, with Morgan Stanley offering microcredit to those who need a little extra time to make the payment. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski says the initiative, slated to be announced later today, should make a "real dent in the broadband adoption gap," by making the internet more accessible and, in theory, more valuable. The Commission hopes to expand the program to the entire country by September 2012, now that it's enlisted most cable heavyweights. Notably missing from the initiative are Verizon and AT&T (which has its own FCC-related matters to worry about), though the reasons for their absence remain unclear.

FCC enlists more cable providers to offer discounted broadband to low-income families originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attbroadbandbroadband accessBroadbandAccesscablecable providerCableProvidercomcastcoxexpansionfccincomeinitiativeJulius GenachowskiJuliusGenachowskilow incomeLowIncomemicrosoftmoneymorgan stanleyMorganStanleypoliticsprogramRedemtechtime warner cableTimeWarnerCableverizonwebWed, 09 Nov 2011 08:09:00 EST<![CDATA[TWCable TV app in development for Android, should drop before the season's first 3-pointer (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/04/twcable-tv-app-in-development-for-android-should-drop-before-th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/04/twcable-tv-app-in-development-for-android-should-drop-before-th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/04/twcable-tv-app-in-development-for-android-should-drop-before-th/#comments It was but a few months ago that we realized an updated TWCable TV iPad app was under development, and this go 'round, the cable giant has figured it best to just go ahead and confess rather than wait for any leaks to do it for 'em. In other words, a TWCable TV app for Android tablets is in production, and amazingly, it might be out before anyone realizes that there's no NBA season to speak of. According to the company, it could be released as early as November, and it'll most certainly eventually deliver "a live streaming TV experience." In the first build, it'll also include an interactive program guide, a remote control function for set-top boxes and a DVR manager for remote programming. Support for live TV streaming is on the way in 2012, at some point after Ice Cream Sandwich starts hitting tablets -- we couldn't confirm whether that's completely due to Android 4.0's enhanced DRM underpinnings but it seems likely. Really screws up your New Year's Resolution to drop cable, huh?

TWCable TV app in development for Android, should drop before the season's first 3-pointer (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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TWCable TV app update brings captions, search, and parental controls originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.5.0applehdpostminiipadipad appIpadApplive tv streamingLiveTvStreamingtablettime warnertime warner cableTimeWarnerTimeWarnerCabletw cable tvtwcable tv ipad appTwCableTvTwcableTvIpadAppupdateSun, 02 Oct 2011 16:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Time Warner Cable will pay for your Slingbox, in exchange for love]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/time-warner-cable-will-pay-for-your-slingbox-in-exchange-for-lo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/time-warner-cable-will-pay-for-your-slingbox-in-exchange-for-lo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/time-warner-cable-will-pay-for-your-slingbox-in-exchange-for-lo/#comments If you're a faithful Time Warner Cable customer, your next Slingbox purchase could be on the house. Yesterday, the provider announced that it will offer full rebates to any Wideband internet subscribers who buy the $300 set-top box, as part of a promotion due to launch sometime in September. Jeffrey A. Hirsch, TWC's executive vice president and chief marketing officer, told the New York Times that the offer is geared solely toward promoting his company's $99 Wideband service, though it's hard to ignore the move's larger symbolism -- especially in light of that ongoing legal battle with Viacom over live streaming content to the iPad. Time Warner has yet to pinpoint a launch date for its new promotion, but we'll let you know as soon as we get word.

Time Warner Cable will pay for your Slingbox, in exchange for love originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Time Warner Cable iPad app update stomps out a few bugs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appledvr schedulingDvrSchedulinghdipad ipad appIpadIpadApplive tvlive tv streamingLiveTvLiveTvStreamingstreamingtime warnertime warner cableTimeWarnerTimeWarnerCabletwcable tvTwcableTvupdateupgradev2.0v2.0.1Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:39:00 EST<![CDATA[TWCable TV 2.0 iPad app getting a bugfix update by the end of the month]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/17/twcable-tv-2-0-ipad-app-getting-a-bugfix-update-by-the-end-of-th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/17/twcable-tv-2-0-ipad-app-getting-a-bugfix-update-by-the-end-of-th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/17/twcable-tv-2-0-ipad-app-getting-a-bugfix-update-by-the-end-of-th/#comments Time Warner Cable just rolled out v2.0 of its TWCable TV live TV streaming iPad app, adding remote control and DVR scheduling features while controversially blocking jailbroken tablets, but there's already another new version on the way. A post on the TWCableUntangled blog points out some known issues and troubleshooting tips, if you've been affected by crashes, incomplete results in the HD listings or other issues they should be resolved in the new version. Don't expect any change in the official policy against jailbroken devices, but those who believe their iPad has been incorrectly singled out are encouraged to contact the company with various information on their tablet.

TWCable TV 2.0 iPad app getting a bugfix update by the end of the month originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 17 Jul 2011 15:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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