[Hawkstryker]

Originally Posted by mjrphreak

I used Comcast's live technician chat and asked them about getting HDNet, here is the following transcript:
user Brandon_ has entered room


Brandon(Wed Apr 23 2008 19:31:22 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

Curious to know if you will be carrying HDNet anytime soon?


analyst Steven has entered room


Steven(Wed Apr 23 2008 19:31:28 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

Hello Brandon_, Thank you for contacting Comcast Live Chat Support. My name is Steven. Please give me one moment to review your information.


Steven(Wed Apr 23 2008 19:31:47 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

I can assist you with your HD channel questions.


Brandon_(Wed Apr 23 2008 16:32:31 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

Ok, I just want to know if Comcast is going to start carrying the HDNet Channel


Steven(Wed Apr 23 2008 19:32:42 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

i am looking into that for you.


Steven(Wed Apr 23 2008 19:35:12 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

Brandon, I dont have a time frame for when HDNet will be added to the lineup. We are working to provide as many high definition channel broadcasters as possible. Here are some of the factors involved with expanding our high definition lineup:

-the negotiation and contract process required to obtain the rights to carry a specific high definition broadcast, such as TNT-HD and HD-Net.

-the increased bandwidth resources which are required

-the relatively low number of subscribers (currently only a small minority of customers have high definition compatible television sets)

We will continue to explore additional HD programming opportunities as more content providers make plans to offer their programming in HD format.


Brandon_(Wed Apr 23 2008 16:36:14 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

So negotiation with HDNet is in the works though?


Steven(Wed Apr 23 2008 19:36:51 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time))>

Sure, we want to provide as many HD channels as possible to our customers.

SAme irritating BS I got with my cable subscriber. Demand -- give me a break - I would love to know the demand they got for some of the channels they carry right now.