Subject: Fwd: Re: TV
From: John Luedtke (jp1250@yahoo.com)
Date: Wed Aug 23 2000 - 13:14:53 CDT
F.Y.I.
--- John Luedtke <jp1250@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 07:09:23 -0700 (PDT)
> From: John Luedtke <jp1250@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: TV
> To: Mary Janowski <mjanowski@netscape.net>,
> board@vanguardlofts.com
>
> Mary,
>
> Please see comments below:
>
> John Luedtke
>
>
> --- Mary Janowski <mjanowski@netscape.net> wrote:
> > My concerns re the switch from Prime Cable:
> >
> > I am currently able to get all available channels.
>
>
>
> Dish Network offers many channels that are not
> available on Prime Cable. One package even offers
> 13
> movie channels.
>
>
> > Exactly what will be the
> > monthly cost to continue this exact level of
> service
> > with a digital network?
>
>
> The monthly cost will depend on what
> channels/packages
> you select. Information on the different packages
> is
> available at www.dishnetwork.com.
>
>
> > It might be helpful if we could see a comparison
> > between cable rates and equal
> > service.
> >
> > Is there any guarantee of a "freeze" in the price
> of
> > service or will the
> > company guarantee us that monthly fees will not
> > sky-rocket? After all we will
> > be committed for ten years. Since we are
> "captive"
> > we would have no recourse
> > but to pay whatever they demand.
>
>
> There are several concerns about the 10 year
> commitment which will have to be addressed.
>
>
> >
> > I can currently access my cable from two different
> > spots in my unit (depending
> > upon where I attach the box). Will I still have a
> > "feed" to both outlets?
>
>
> Yes.
>
> >
> > Is Internet service guaranteed to be available in
> > 2001?
>
>
> No, there is no exact date. They say they expect it
> to be 2001.
>
>
> Will the association
> > incur any additional cost to make this service
> > available to the building?
>
>
> Probably not, but there are several other options
> for
> internet access besides the television provider.
> Those I have spoken with who have used Prime Cable's
> internet access are not at all pleased with the
> service - especially the price.
>
>
>
> > Will individual owners incur further initial
> and/or
> > monthly cost for access?
>
>
> I'm sure there will be a monthly fee associated with
> Dish Network's internet service just as there is a
> monthly fee for Prime Cable's service today (I think
> it's $40/month).
>
>
> >
> > I realize it is not legally necessary to do so,
> but
> > the members of the
> > association (owners) might feel better if a
> decision
> > of this magnitude was
> > voted on by all members, not just the board.
>
>
> We realize that this is a big decision. That is why
> we have asked for everyone's feedback. The response
> so far has been very positive.
>
> >
> > Thanks for listening to my concerns.
> >
> > Mary
> >
> >
>
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