chj1115
02-28-2002, 12:27 PM
Has anyone heard anything regarding Charter and HDTV? I like my service but would also like some HDTV channels (without the need to buy DirecTV or Dish equipment). I've seen some information regarding Time Warner in other areas
(not in my local) offering HDTV service for $5-$10 additional and it seems reasonable (as they provide the necessary upgraded HDTV receiver). Any info would be appreciated...
bfogelstrom
03-15-2002, 06:47 PM
Here's a response that I got from Charter recently:
"Dear Charter Communications Customer,
Charter Communications does not currently support the HDTV signal that broadcasters are currently transmitting. Charter will begin to convert over to a HDTV signal transmission starting in late 2002. The conversion will be completed sometime in 2003 and Charter will begin sending an HDTV signal at that time."
Funny - they call their digital package, the "Leadership". Shouild be the "Follower"!
chj1115
03-19-2002, 08:16 AM
Charter to Launch HDTV Service in Five Markets
ST. LOUIS – Charter Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHTR) today announced that high-definition television (HDTV) programming will be made available to customers during the second quarter of this year in five markets: Alhambra/Pasadena and Glendale/Burbank, Calif.; University Park, Texas; South Miami, Fla.; and Birmingham, Ala. More markets, including Kalamazoo, Mich., and St. Louis, will be added during the third quarter.
“As more high-definition televisions are purchased by our customers, we need to be responsive to their special needs,” said John Pietri, senior vice president of Engineering. “HDTV technology provides an incredible viewing experience, and Charter’s hybrid fiber-coax infrastructure, perhaps the most advanced in the industry, will provide high-definition television owners with the ultimate viewing experience.”
Mr. Pietri said HDTV technology offers customers an unmatched video and audio experience that is clearer and sharper than anything ever available. Charter will initially have the capability to deliver HDTV programming from the HBO and Showtime premium networks and the major broadcast television networks, where available.
“These seven markets are just a beginning for Charter and HDTV,” Mr. Pietri said. “We fully expect to deliver HDTV programming to even more markets by the end of the year.”
Mr. Pietri said customers with high-definition televisions will use a special HDTV device from Charter to access HDTV programming. Details of the HDTV packages will be announced in a few weeks.
