Philadelphia-based Comcast, America's largest cable provider, is to step in and provide service to former customers of the ill-fated cable company Adelphia in Florida.
Some 550,000 former Adelphia customers in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast will now receive programs streamed from Comcast. Customers will have over 6,000 hours of shows to choose from, according to Comcast.
Mike Paxton, a cable analyst for In-Stat Research, based in Arizona, told the Palm Beach Post: "Compared to some of the cable horror stories I've heard about Adelphia, customers would find they [Comcast] are much more responsive. "They've done a commendable job in taking over Adelphia's systems and transferring those customers into cable customers."
With Comcast, customers will see their broadband speed increase from four to six megabytes per second, the company said. Meanwhile, Comcast and TiVo demonstrated the TiVo service for Comcast DVRs at the recent consumer electronics show in Las Vegas.
Comcast has also announced it’s newest offer of bundled digital services also known as “The Triple Play.” The offer combines VoIP or digital voice products, high-speed Internet connectivity, and digital television.
“Traditionally the three technologies have been kept separate, each with its own dedicated line. Faster Internet connections, and the proliferation of digital media have brought them together,” states Vinny Olmstead, Broadband National’s President and CEO. “This convergence enables users to surf the web, and receive email through a single line. It also allows you to watch regular or on-demand videos, play games, and chat with your friends all at the same time.
“The union of these technologies provides consumers with the convenience of receiving a single bill and generous discounts by getting all their communications services from one source”, says Mark Weibel, Broadband National’s Executive VP of Marketing. “Not to mention the tremendous cost savings associated with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).”
Bundled services have the ability to turn your living room into the entertainment and communications center of your entire house. You’re able to make inexpensive phone calls to family or friends, and talk to them face-to-face using your digital voice phone. You are also able to download your choice of feature films, favorite TV shows or music, and stream them to any room in the home. And all of this can be accomplished with the touch of a button. The offer is available through the website www.comcastspecial.com.
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