is there acharge for connections to other tv's without a converter box?
davedotcom
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is there acharge for connections to other tv's without a converter box?

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CRobGauth
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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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CRobGauth
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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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davedotcom
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 channels can you get that way? any beyond local?

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tns2
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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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dl97ag
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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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tns2
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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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PjD805
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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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tns2
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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.

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