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is there acharge for connections to other tv's without a converter box?
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I assume you mean hooking a TV directly to the coax and use the TVs QAM tuner.
If that is what you mean, then there is no extra charge for that.
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I assume you mean hooking a TV directly to the coax and use the TVs QAM tuner.
If that is what you mean, then there is no extra charge for that.
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channels can you get that way? any beyond local?
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Pretty much only locals. Might get the odd weather channel, etc.
Note a few TV's can also get channels using a FIOS app. E.g. some Samsungs. I have my quest bedroom setup that way (qam and app) rather than bothering with a box.
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Clarifying question: I have local channels using QAM TV tuner and currently receive HD on them (no STB). However another TV provider claims a STB will soon be required to receive HD (2014 timeframe). Can anyone verify whether this will be the case for FIOS? If so, when?
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FIOS has no need to, but of course might decide to. The FCC made a ruling that allows cable companies, etc., to encrypt locals (previously they were not allowed to) IF they provide a free device to get such channels for two years.
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If there is a move to encypt local channels there would have to be exceptions based on availability of over-air reception.
I thought that local providers must re-distribute local channels at a minimum for the national security alert system.
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As said the FCC changed the rules. I don't think the EAS system had anything to do with it, BUt with all STB from cable/telcos/satellites, they do EAS differently and across all channels.