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Time Warner Cable adds QVC HD, five others in Albany, NY
As proud members of the internet generation, we here at Engadget HD will never quite understand the desire to waste bandwidth on a channel like QVC HD, but we suppose the seniors are more apt to buy things they can actually see, right? Rambling aside, the point here is to inform you that six new high-def channels have dropped in Albany, just a month (and change) after Time Warner Cable announced that the region was now offering over 100 HD and On Demand options. The newcomers include FX HD (1829), Cartoon Network HD (1832), SPEED HD (1877), NY1 HD (1859), Golf HD (1865) and the infamous QVC HD (1822). We know which one you're tuning to first.[Thanks, Bradley]
Cox dishes 13 new high-def channels to Hampton Roads, Virginia
After gifting Hampton Roads, Virginia with a few fresh high-definition channels in early November, the carrier has came bearing real gifts in December. Starting this week, users in the region will find 13 newcomers in beautiful HD, bringing the total to 47. The high-def additions are: Lifetime Network, Lifetime Movie Network, Hallmark Movie Channel, USA, MTV, CNBC, Nickelodeon, CMT, Sci-Fi, Spike, Bravo, VH1 and Planet Green. For whatever reason, Cox also threw in the SD version of Chiller, even though the HD version is more than accessible. At any rate, the company is also planning to serve up MLB Network beginning in the New Year, not to mention an undisclosed amount of new HD channels in 2009.
Comcast Oregon readies wild list of HD additions after DTV transition
We knew the DTV transition would be good for the HD programming sector as a whole, but we had no idea it'd have such an immediate impact. In a move that's probably half coincidental, Comcast Oregon has produced documentation that shows a whopping 26 new high-def linear channels along with three HD pay-per-view stations to be added on February 25, 2009. We won't even bother listing 'em out given that the image above has already done us the favor, but we can almost guarantee the crowd favorite will be on slot 716.[Thanks, Brad]
Full TWC Kansas City expansion detailed: ten new HD nets
We got early word a few days prior that some new high-def had shown up in Kansas City, Missouri, and now we've got the official word detailing the new bundle. Time Warner Cable has unloaded a new swath of HD channels via switched digital video (SDV), so we won't keep you waiting. They are: CNBC HD (1029), USA HD (1039), Cartoon Network HD (1058), FX HD (1062), SciFi HD (1063), Bravo HD (1068), SPEED HD (1201), CBS College Sports HD (1212), FOX Business News HD (1232), TMC HD (1390) and MGM HD (1501). Not a bad way to kick the weekend off, huh? [Disclosure: Engadget is part of the Time Warner family]
TWC adding more HD to Wisconsin's lineup
The weather's getting pretty extreme up in Northeast Wisconsin right about now, so it's a perfect time for a new batch of HD stations to keep you cozy inside the house. As of this moment, users in the region should see USA HD (536), SciFi HD (562) and Travel HD (570), while Golf HD (525) and Versus HD (526) are expected to split into two stations come Monday. Also of note, Fox Cities TV has dug up a legal notice that hints at a number of other high-def stations coming soon; among them are: FX HD, LMN HD, Weather HD, Cinemax HD, Starz HD, Bravo HD, CNBC HD, Speed HD and Planet Green HD. Needless to say, it'd be a very merry holiday 'round these parts should that load show up in the near future. [Disclosure: Engadget is part of the Time Warner family][Via Fox Cities TV]Update: We've also been informed that these channels have been delivered to Southeast Wisconsin. Thanks, Don!
Atlantic Broadband to lower cable rates, add HD channels
Be still our hearts! When practically every other cable operator out there is hiking rates up, Atlantic Broadband is bringing them down. In an admittedly shocking move, the small carrier has announced its plans to knock around $8 per month off of bills received by HD customers. Miraculously, it will also be adding three new HD channels -- History HD, FOX News HD and Science HD -- bringing the grand total to nearly 40 high-def channels. Of note, the pricing changes could leave a small amount of customers paying more, but the company has expressed its intentions to call those select few in an attempt to get them on a more cost efficient plan. Care to spread your services elsewhere, Atlantic?
Time Warner Cable adds a handful of high-def nets in Kansas City
Who would've thunk that Kansas City, Missouri would end up being a hotbed for HD competition? With SureWest, Time Warner Cable and AT&T all vying for your hard-earned dollars, it's no shock to see the middle guy adding a little incentive to its package. As of now, customers in the area can catch MGM HD, CNBC HD, FX HD, Fox Business HD, College Sports TV HD, SciFi HD and a few "others" as described by our tipster. Time for SureWest to step up now, huh? [Disclosure: Engadget is part of the Time Warner family][Thanks, Matt]
Wide Open West lands ESPN2, ABC Family and Disney in HD
Wide Open West delivered three high-def stations to its markets in September, and now it's about to followup with three more in December. Effective December 18th, WOW! subscribers in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Evansville will be treated to ESPN2 HD, ABC Family HD and Disney HD, and NFL Network will be relocating from the HD Pak to the HD lineup on Digital Basic Cable. Let's just call it an early present, shall we?[Thanks, Wes and David]
Pittsburgh gets a few new HD channels from Comcast
Nearly half a year ago, Pittsburgh residents were cheering as Comcast ushered in a new slate of high-definition options. Now, it's time for yet another round of golf claps, as the carrier has just added in SPEED HD (219), Fox News HD (202) and FX HD (199) while replacing the now-defunct MOJO HD with Fox Sports Pittsburgh (226). And hey Comcast, tipster Steve says you should seriously consider adding ESPNU HD soon (and we're in agreement).[Thanks, Steve]
Cablevision gets official with four NBC Universal HD channels
We absolutely knew they were on the way, but if you needed a little affirmation from the carrier itself, Cablevision has announced today that it's adding four more high-definition channels to its iO TV lineup. Effective immediately, customers can expect to see Bravo HD (745), CNBC HD (771), SciFi HD (748) and USA HD (738) in the EPG, bringing the grand total to a very respectable 68 high-def networks. There's no word on when the next batch will arrive, but why not enjoy these for a minute before hankering for more?
Comcast gets Cartoon Network HD / E! HD to Jacksonville, Florida
So, what's it like being a Comcast subscriber in Jacksonville, Florida? You know -- to pay oodles of cash for a service and get high-def stations dropped on you in twos and threes rather than by the dozen? From the outside looking in, it's tough to say if the slow and steady approach is actually admired or loathed, but whatever your feelings on the matter, two more are headed to the Florida city. As of now, locals can find Cartoon Network HD and E! HD tucked away in the EPG, and if history is any judge, you will all be seeing a couple more in a month or two. Fingers crossed![Thanks, Matthew]
Cox brings 19 HD VOD channels to San Diego, California
Hate to get you all riled up for nothing, San Diego, but Cox is dropping a whopping 19 new high-def channels in your area. Too bad every last one of them is simply an HD On Demand channel. The carrier is now touting that locals have 67 HD channels to flip through, which is factual per se, but hardly indicative of the actual situation. Ah well, VOD is better than zilch, we suppose.
Cox adding 11 new HD stations in Gulf Coast region
Cox may not roll 'em out as quickly as competing carriers, but when it drops new high-def channels, it drops a bundle. The latest area to get word of an impending load is the Gulf Coast region, where eleven newcomers will come home this December. AMC HD, Comedy Central HD, Cinemax HD, Hallmark Movie Channel HD, CMT HD, Starz HD, Nickelodeon HD, Travel Channel HD, Spike HD, VH1 HD and Palladia HD will be arriving in the area next month, and effective December 2nd, a slew of channel changes will also be taking place. Tap the read link to get the details.[Thanks, Tim]
Comcast adds FX HD / FOX News HD in New Hampshire and Massachusetts
While Boston and Brookline already had access to these two, surrounding areas (which are obviously less privy to upgrades) have finally been blessed with FX HD and FOX News HD. Two separate tipsters have chimed in to inform us that both channels are live in the Andover, MA / Nashua, New Hampshire areas, which should provide for some solid extra weekend entertainment. If you can keep your eyes off of college football, that is.[Thanks, Joe and David]
Insight Digital 4.0 brings wheelbarrow full of HD stations to Columbus, OH
There's some serious competition for HD eyes in Columbus. Locals can choose from Wide Open West, AT&T, Time Warner Cable and Insight, and it's obvious the latter is looking to stay ahead of the pack when it comes to HD options. Tipster Joshua has chimed in to let us know that Insight Digital 4.0 has been unleashed upon the Ohio city, bringing with it too many high-def channels to count. If you're ready to be impressed, hop on past the break and scroll, scroll, scroll.[Thanks, Joshua]
Two more HD channels land on TWC in San Diego, CA
Slow and steady wins the race, or so they say, but we're pretty sure San Diego residents are ready for Time Warner Cable to hurry up with these HD rollouts. After dropping two in late October and promising to get 10 to 15 newcomers on the air over the next little while, TWC has just pushed out two more to keep locals appeased. Effective immediately, subscribers in San Diego can find Hallmark Movie Channel HD and Big Ten Network HD, but there's no indication of when the others will follow suit. Patience, friends.[Thanks, Michael]
FX / SPEED / FOX News HD comes to Tallahassee, FL on Comcast
Look out, as Comcast's on a roll yet again with a preferred trio of HD networks. After serving up FX HD, SPEED HD and FOX News HD to regions in Maryland and Georgia, the three have trickled down to the home of the Florida State Seminoles. Starting this week, Comcast users in Tallahassee, Florida will be able to access those three in high-def along with Bloomberg TV and Qubo in SD. Three ain't many, but it's sure better than none.
Cablevision to launch four new HD channels, dedicated Golf / Versus HD
You've barely had a month to surf around on the five latest HD channels offered up on Cablevision, and lo and behold here comes a few more. CableRant has it that between December 2nd and 5th, subscribers will see USA HD (738), CNBC HD (771), Bravo HD (745) and SciFi HD (748), and they'll also find Golf HD (787) and Versus HD (719) split into their own separate channels during the same window of time. Excuse us while we murmur "lucky" under our breath...[Thanks, Jack]Read - First fourRead - Golf / Versus
Suddenlink adds three more HD channels in Muskogee, OK
We'll give you precisely one guess as to which three HD channels Suddenlink has added in Muskogee, OK. Done searching? Try The Learning Channel HD (756), Discovery Channel HD (757) and Animal Planet HD (758) -- the same exact trio that it recently pushed to Lubbock, Texas and Arkansas. We had a hunch these three were in for a pretty big ride, so here's hoping even more Suddenlink regions see 'em in the not-too-distant future.
More HBO / Cinemax feeds being added to U-verse?
We know AT&T just unloaded 30 new high-def channels, but we're seeing reports from all across U-verse nation that even more premiums are popping up. We're hearing that some folks now have a Coming Soon screen for a variety of HBO and Cinemax feeds, mostly derived from the west coast. Some of the mentions include 5MaxHD, WMaxHD, HBOFHW, HBOSHW, HBOCHW, HBOZHW, HBOLHW, MMAXHW, ACTMHW and TMAXHW. Anyone else seeing the same? Different?[Via U-Talk Forums, thanks Anthony]
