[Equipment] Why is RCN requiring me to rent a modem?
So I was looking at RCN's new bundle of 110mbit internet and basic cable for 49.99. It requires me to use a RCN modem for 10/month with no option of using my own SB6183 modem. I get the message...
View ArticleSo what causes one channel to have issues?
So for a few years (!) I had an issue with CWHD with audio problems, and when the line got cut a few months back in New York it cleared up my problem. Now, AMCHD has become unwatchable. Just a disaster...
View Article16/2 bonding
There's 16/2 bonding now in Chicago. For those in problematic or congested areas. This is their bandaid fix.
View Articlercn2go and chromecast
I'm looking at how to get cable content to a tv that will be located in the back yard without any access to direct cable. I use the rcn2go/tivo app to watch tv on my cell phone, but now we're moving a...
View ArticleStreaming services
I am trying to use Google Chrome (Version 51.0.2704.84 (64-bit) ) to stream Starz and Showtime Anytime. The OS is Linux Fedora V. 22. My Adobe Flash Player Settings are below. Starz is extremely slow...
View Article[APP] Take Recorded Shows Anywhere with TiVo on Amazon Fire TV
As part of TiVo's effort to make TiVo-recorded content available no matter where consumers are and what device they are using, TiVo now allows users to download the TiVo app on their Amazon Fire™ TV or...
View Article[Connectivity] Frequent dropouts of Connectivity at night in Roslindale, MA
For last couple of months at least once a week my modem stops working in the evening usually after 11PM. The lights stay on on my Arris 6141 modem and a reboot usually fixes the issue. I am not sure...
View Article[Other] RCN NYC Coverage Map?
Is there a map where I can see what areas of NYC have RCN? I've noticed that it's concentrated along 3rd Ave, which I was told by an RCN installer is due to the fiber optic cabling running underneath....
View ArticleWhat's wrong here?
On my RCN email input screen there is an advertising section on the extreme right which interferes with my email text message. It causes me to scroll left then right then left then right then left then...
View Article[CATV] HBO and Cinemax Free Preview 150; Friday, 7/15/16 - Monday, 7/18/16
Happy Summer Everyone! Just a quick heads up...there's going to be a free HBO and Cinemax Preview from Friday 7/15/16 through Monday 7/18/16. This includes all of the channels, and video on demand!...
View Article[TiVo] TiVo Mini connectivity
Concerning: TiVo Mini Special Offer $5.00 /mo with a TiVo T6 whole Home Bundle! Every Room Powered by TiVo. Right now I have 4 Tuner TiVo DVR and a Preview. Right now the Preview is connected with both...
View Article[TiVo] RCN2GO
Does anyone know if there is a way to move downloaded programs on a Tablet from internal memory to External SD Card? Thanks.
View Article[Equipment] Why two modems? (CM820 AND TM822)
I had an TM822 telephony modem and the technician installed an additional CM820. Now they are side by side, with the TM822 still handling the telephone and the CM820 handling the router. I have 50 Mbps...
View ArticleBlu Ray player for the whole home
The manual for Pace MG-1 (TiVo DVR) says that the two HDMI inputs can be used for a Blu-Ray player. CEC is implemented https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_Electronics_Control Has anyone tried to use...
View Article[Phone] [Phone][Robocalls] RCN now supports NoMoRobo!!
I just noticed on NoMoRobo's website (www.nomorobo.com/signup) that RCN is now a supported VoIP carrier! Not sure when this happened but this is a nice surprise. NoMoRobo is a free Robo call blocking...
View Article[Connectivity] Service drops intermittently (but frequently); Silver Spring, MD
My Internet service with RCN has been frequently dropping out for the past few months. Calls to tech support result in a power cycle, which brings it back for a day or so, and an offer to send out a...
View ArticleRCN - Are there any BYOMs for phone servce?
I have phone and internet. Are there any approved BYOM that will work with phone? Trying to figure out how I can get rid of the monthly rental fee. RCN claims that the only way I can get rid of the...
View Article[Other] WHAT??? RCN Charges for using their wifi in the 3-in-1??
I have a T-6 with 3-in-1 modem/router since November. Two days ago my wifi disappeared. I re-booted the router and all is good. Today I received a letter in the mail from RCN, advising me that they...
View ArticlePace MG1 Mi3 audio outputs
They replaced my old TiVo Premiere with 6 tuner pace equipment, but I can no longer get any signal out of the audio outputs. Optical TOS, A/V and Component 3mm jacks. I used to plug these into external...
View Article[Connectivity] Intermittent Packet Loss in Chicago
I switched back to RCN a few days ago after having to cancel Comcast service due to their implementing data caps in the area. I signed up for the 155 mbps package and am using my own equipment, a...
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