Re: Comcast STANDARD cable, What type of boxes do they use?

On 2 Dec 2003 18:50:19 -0800, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Heck) wrote:

>I don't know if anybody is going to be to help, but I'm basically
>curious what type of cable boxes are compatible with Comcast's
>standard cable service. I called Comcast at the 1-800-COMCAST number
>and they basically jerked me around for fear that I might be trying to
>avoid having to rent a cable box directly from them.

Or stealing service.

>The last time I
>checked owning your own cable equipment wasn't illeagal, but it

That is, non access devices are legal for you to own, the provider has
to let you purchase and use them.  Access devices, are still, by law,
the domain of the provider, and if they say you must rent a box from
them, then you must. If you buy a n access box, they have to give you
permission to use it on their network, and even perhaps authorise it
to the programming you subscribe to.

>certainly doesn't look like Comcast is going to assist me in the hunt
>for a box. If anybody could help it'd be much appreciated.