It smacks as double dipping when some cable subscribers pay for HDTV then have to pay again for the service when watching certain professional sports events. When media regulations are reformed, maybe this redundant payment structure should be, too.
Double-dipping on HDTV
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About HDTV, I was told by a tech in a shop, to wait, and the companies will have to install HGTV, without charge.
dont be impatient, and it will happen.
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It could be triple dipping, considering not only do you have to pay extra for the service, but you have to pay a 'receiver' charge to get the actual picture on top of it. So if you get the HDTV service, you still cant see the HD without renting the companies reciever equipment.
Cable is a joke- I can't wait for personal choice service.
Actually, cable must provide the local basic HDTV channels without a box. I found this out when I bought my HDTV and simply connected the cable to the TV.
But without a box you do not get a guide to organize the channels.
If you are into TV enough to worry about HD, then you really should rent a HD DVR from the cable company. The $14 is well worth it for the convenience of watching your programs when YOU want to watch them.