May 2009 - Posts

• What is Charter Communications DVR?

  Charter Communications DVR (Digital Video Recording) is the latest in digital TV receivers that allow you to store TV programming on a hard disk, enabling you to store shows easily and access this programming at any time. The Charter DVR acts like a high tech VCR, except that there is no videotape. It totally records in digital format, and offers more sophisticated recording options and playback features like the ability to: Pause any show at any time, and then resume watching when you want. Record multiple hours of TV without a VCR. DVR with Moxi - Up to 42 hours of standard definition or up to 12 hours in HD 8000 SA - Up to 45 hours of standard definition 8000HD SA - Up to 77 hours of standard definition or up to 16 hours of HD Need to see or hear it again? Use the instant replay button to jump back approximately 8 seconds, or the rewind feature during any live show. Easily record shows by title or genre across multiple channels and time slots. Set it once and automatically record every episode for the entire season. Watch your favorite show and record another, or record two shows and playback a third recorded show at the same time. that's TV on your terms - Charter Communications Bundle. What is the difference between Charter Communications DVR and a VCR? A VCR uses VHS or Beta tape to store recorded information in an analog format. Charter Communications DVR stores television content in a compressed digital format onto a hard drive in your receiver, saving your shelf space for things other than an additional equipment or tapes. A VHS tape, with approximately 6 hours of record time, is considerably less than Charter. Charter Communications Bundle DVR has up to 77 hours of digital recording capability.  [ DVR allows more sophisticated recording options like one-time setup to record an entire season of your favorite show or instant replay of live TV.  Can't get rid of the old VHS? Just transfer shows you want from Charter DVR to your VHS tape if you want (VHS tapes store programming in analog format, not digital like Charter DVR). Will I need to purchase any special equipment to use the Charter DVR product? No purchase is necessary! Charter Communications Com will provide you with a Charter DVR receiver when you sign up for service. Can I watch one program and tape another? Yes, but you will need to install an A/B switch to do so. With an A/B switch you will be able to tape a program while watching another. Posted May 29 2009, 09:47 AM by Charter Bundle Filed under: Charter Communications Cable TV, Charter Digital Cable, Charter Communications DVR, Charter Communications DVR FAQS

• What is Charter Communications HDTV?

  Charter Communications High Definition Television (HDTV) is a type of Digital Television (DTV). DTV sets receive and display digital images. Charter Communications HDTV is digital television that combines extremely high resolution with Dolby Digital® 5.1 Channel surround sound. HDTV provides a crisp, sharper image due to the increased number of pixels the digital signal puts on screen; the higher the number of pixels, the sharper the picture - and HDTV has the highest resolution available. Charter Communications HDTV screens are wider than they are tall, providing a panoramic view, similar to a movie screen. This allows you to see movies as they were filmed without reformatting. There are also HDTV-capable sets that look like regular televisions, but provide HDTV formatting in a letterbox presentation (with black bars on the top and bottom of the TV image). What HDTV programming does Charter Communications offer? With Charter Communications HDTV, you can get the following HD channels*: Local ABC, CBS, NBC Local Fox in widescreen high resolution Discovery HD ESPN HD HBO HD (you must be an HBO subscriber) HDNet & HDNet Movies Showtime HD (you must be a Showtime subscriber) What do I need to get Charter Communications HDTV? You will need an Charter Communications HDTV set, an HD-Capable digital receiver and decoder. We offer a digital receiver with a built in decoder. You will also need component video (RGB) cables and audio cables to connect this equipment which are available in our Charter Communications HDTV Activation kit.   Posted May 29 2009, 09:41 AM by Charter Bundle Filed under: charter communications com, Charter Digital Cable, Charter Communications HDTV, Charter Bundle prices

• Charter Communications Internet

  Charter Communications Internet is a Fortune 500 company and the fourth-largest cable operator in the United States. In this role, Charter Communications Internet is privileged to provide advanced digital video, high-speed Internet, and telephone services to approximately 5.5 million residential and business customers in 27 states. At the core of Charter Communications High Speed Internet mission is to provide our customers with value. We strive to do this every day by offering high-quality entertainment and communication services, continually improving customer care, and through the unwavering commitment of our more than 16,000 employees nationwide. Charter Communications Bundle - In an age where being connected through digital technology is crucial to nearly everyone, Charter Communications Com Internet is proud to offer advanced communications services. We offer today’s most advanced video services, including the increasingly popular High-Definition programming and Digital Video Recorder service. Plus, our customers can choose from more than 6,000 video-on-demand movies and shows – 24/7. Charter Communications Internet is also a leader in High-Speed Internet connections. At 60 Mbps, our Charter High-Speed® Internet Ultra service is the fastest residential service in the U.S. In addition, we offer 20 Mbps Charter High-Speed® Max service nationwide. And all of our Internet services come with the Charter Security Suite™ to protect our customers against online threats and intrusions. With more than 1.7 million telephone customers, Charter Communications Internet is the 10th largest provider of landline telephone service in the nation. Our Charter Telephone® product offers exceptional sound quality and reliability, not to mention today’s most popular calling features. And because we always strive to offer our customers value, they enjoy unlimited local and long distance calling for one low monthly fee. To provide our customers with additional savings and convenience, we offer bundles of two or three Charter services for one value-based price. Customers who combine their cable television, high-speed Internet, and telephone services into a “triple-play” bundle receive the greatest value for their communication dollars. As a result, more than half of our customers are currently enrolled in "Charter Communications Internet". Posted May 22 2009, 11:02 AM by Charter Bundle Filed under: charter communications internet, Charter Cable Internet, Charter Communications Security

• Paul Allen sells 2 Portland radio stations

  A veteran radio executive has entered into an agreement to acquire two Portland radio stations from St. Louis-based Charter Communications' chairman, billionaire Paul Allen. Larry Wilson, through Endeavor Capital-funded Alpha Broadcasting, will buy KXL, AM 750, and KXTG, 95.5 FM, from Rose City Radio for undisclosed terms. Rose City Radio is owned by Allen, co-founder of Microsoft and owner of the Portland Trail Blazers. Allen bought the stations in 1998 from long-time owner Les Smith, who owned KXL since 1955. Allen reportedly paid around $42 million. Wilson founded Citadel Communications Corp., which owned and operated 205 radio stations in 42 cities when he sold it for $2 billion in 2001. Source: Charter Communications Com Posted May 14 2009, 07:21 PM by Charter Bundle Filed under: charter communications corporate, Charter Communications Cable Service, Paul Allen

• DirecTV told to modify Charter Communication com bankruptcy ads

  A judge has ordered DirecTV Group Inc. to temporarily stop running its current ads that highlight rival Charter Communications Com Inc.'s bankruptcy filing unless the ads are modified. U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel in St. Louis, where Charter Communications has its headquarters, made the ruling Wednesday, two days after Charter Communications sued DirecTV for running what it deemed as "false and misleading" ads. The ads claim that Charter Communications can't provide the latest technology, add high-definition channels or offer new exclusive programming given its Chapter 11 filing in March. But Charter said it can keep up with competition and expects to emerge from bankruptcy quickly. El Segundo, Calif.-based DirecTV, the nation's largest satellite TV operator, had objected to Charter Communications request for a temporary restraining order, saying in a court filing that its ads truthfully told customers about Charter's Chapter 11 reorganization as being possibly disruptive to subscribers. DirecTV spokesman Robert Mercer said the judge will let the company continue to run the ads if it modified certain statements about the outcome of Charter Communications Com's bankruptcy. "We are still able to point to the fact that Charter Communications is in bankruptcy and the outcome is uncertain," he said. Charter said the ads have been running in print, radio, billboards and direct mailings to consumers in Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. Charter Communications Com sought bankruptcy protection to reorganize $21.7 billion in debt. It has never made a profit since going public in 1999 after piling up debt due to acquisitions. Posted May 14 2009, 07:19 PM by Charter Bundle Filed under: Charter Communication Cable Modem, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York

• Charter Communications reported higher revenues and operating income

  Charter Communications reported higher revenues and operating income on fewer subscribers for the quarter ending March 31, 2009. Charter Communications posted 1Q09 revenues of $1.66 billion compared to $1.56 billion a year ago. Operating income was $334 million compared to $205 million. Net loss was $205 million for 1Q09 compared to $359 million for 1Q08. Charter Communications had 5 million basic video subscribers at the end of the quarter, compared to 5.2 million a year ago. Digital video subscriptions within that group were up, however, from 3 million a year ago to more than 3.1 million this year. Broadband subscribers totaled 2.9 million compared to nearly 2.8 million, and telephone subscriptions rose to 12.5 million from 12 million last year. About 53 percent of Charter’s revenues were derived from video subscribers as opposed to 55 percent last year. Ad sales generated $54 million, a total of 6 percent of revenues.   Charter Communications the nation’s fourth largest cable TV provider, is operating as a debtor-in-possession business under Chapter 11 protection. Charter filed for bankruptcy March 27 with a pre-arranged reorganization plan by which founder and majority shareholder Paul Allen will get a 7 percent equity piece and retain a 35 percent voting share. Holders of common stock, which is currently trading for 3 cents, will be wiped out. Charter announced this week that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York had approved the disclosure statement of the plan, allowing the cabler to solicit votes from eligible shareholders. The voting deadline is June 15; a hearing to consider approving the plan is set for July 20. Charter Communications has $21.7 billion in debt. An agreement negotiated with bondholders to invest $3 billion is expected ultimately to reduce debt by $8 billion. The reduction will cut annual interest payments by around $830 million and boost cash. Posted May 11 2009, 10:15 PM by Charter Bundle Filed under: charter communications, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York

• Charter Communications Network

  Charter Communications Network Many locations, one business — and one Charter Communications network When you have multiple locations, your network is a vital communications link that ensures the flow of information and helps employees collaborate as if they were in the same office. Charter Communications® offers a resilient, reliable data network that can connect multiple locations to help your business run smoothly and efficiently. We offer choices in connecting multiple sites Charter Communications provides custom solutions to give you the flexibility you need to create a network tailored for your business. We start by learning about your business and your critical communication needs. We then create a network plan — with options for point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, or hub-and-spoke connections — that best fits your business. You can count on our services Reliability is a priority for you, and it's a priority for us too. We offer a high level of performance, with benchmarks to ensure your business connection remains up. That starts with our network, which has built-in redundancy via multiple internet access points — so if one fails, the others can step in to keep the data flowing. Our dedicated support team, all based in the U.S. at our Charter Communications Network Operations Center, monitor and maintain the network around the clock. And our trained field technicians provide installation and management for your network and are able to quickly respond to any issue, day or night, thats Charter Communications Network. Posted May 11 2009, 02:52 PM by Charter Bundle Filed under: charter communications com, charter communications internet, Charter Communications Network

• Charter Communications Backup

  Charter Communications Backup Protect Your Critical Data with Secure, Automatic Backups Charter Communications® can automatically protect your old data so you can focus on creating new data. Our system is easy, secure, and scalable to handle the needs of virtually any size business. We encrypt your data while it is being transferred and while it is in storage to help you meet your business's privacy and security regulations. Missouri - Contact a Charter Communications Account Executive Efficient and economical solution With storage tiers of 2, 5, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100GB - and more custom options - you can select the capacity you need now and scale up quickly and easily when your needs increase. Our service saves you money by leveraging your existing broadband capacity during off hours and by allowing you to back up data to an off-site location without having to pay for additional media delivery. Plus, choose from these retention options: 3 days, 7 days, or 30 days. Charter Redundant protection To ensure your business is protected, multiple retentions of your data will be stored in our vaults. If retrieval is necessary, we provide a simple interface for you to use in restoring files so you can get up and running again right away. Charter Communications® Backup also offers the following benefits: Open Transaction Manager® (included with service) - If your business must protect data for applications that may remain active during backup operations, Open Transaction Manager® (OTM) can back up a snapshot of open, shared, or locked files without system or application interruption. Microsoft SQL Server® support (included with service) - If your business relies on a Microsoft SQL Server database, Charter Communications® Backup APS protects your business application data without interrupting your users or applications. This means you don't have to shut down the application to perform database backups with Charter Communications Backup. Microsoft Exchange Server support (included with service) - If your business relies on a Microsoft Exchange Server for email, Charter Communications® Backup APS backs up your email assets with a server plug-in module. You don't have to shut down the application to perform email backups, so you can be confident your critical business communications are protected. Oracle Support (included with service) - The Oracle plug-in lets you back up and quickly restore Oracle databases to and from anywhere in your network. This provides secure, flexible and real-time protection needed to backup your mission critical data. DVD Recovery Service (not included in monthly service) - This service provides a DVD copy of data for restoration. USB/FireWire® Recovery Service (not included in monthly service) - This service provides a device and media for restoration with Charter Communications Backup (requires USB/FireWire port on destination device). Posted May 08 2009, 12:09 PM by Charter Bundle Filed under: charter communications com, charter communication cable, Charter Communications Security, Charter Communications Backup

• Charter Communications Security

  Charter Communications Security Charter Network Protection Made Easy Charter Communications® Security makes doing business easier. Our service helps protect you against security threats as well as manage the configuration system, so you can focus on your business while we focus on your security needs. With our ability to secure your network and facilitate communications betweem remote sites, mobile employees, and remote workers. It's the small investment that offers comprehensive protection against costly security threats. Why Charter Communications Security? Charter Communications® Security uses award-winning technology to offer firewall, intrusion detection, anti-virus, and IPsec VPN services. Our proactive management approach continually identifies the latest threats before your business can be affected. Finally, advanced and easy-to-implement tools, such as our content management system and spam-filter, boost productivity while helping to keep your business safe. Charter Communications Security is the right choice for small business. Charter Communications® has security solutions designed specifically to protect against the top security threats that affect small businesses. So whether your office relies on servers or a single laptop, you can rely on Charter Communications® to meet your security needs with scalable solutions, dedicated support, and local technicians. *A firewall is required for this service. Internet access not included. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Other restrictions may apply. Charter Communications makes no guarantee that data will be secured by Charter Communications Security Posted May 08 2009, 12:01 PM by Charter Bundle Filed under: charter communication, charter communications cable, charter communications corporate, Charter Communications Security

• Charter Communications Web and DNS Hosting

  Charter Communications Web and DNS Hosting Our Advanced Network Powers Your Complete Solution From email accounts to web and DNS hosting, we can provide the tools required to develop and manage a presence that reflects your business. Missouri - Contact a Charter Communications Account Executive Website hosting Let Charter Communications® host your website. This service includes storage, monthly data transfer,and an option for multiple domains/sub-domains. The web-hosting platform comes with a control panel and tools for web development - such as Perl, personal CGIs, Python PHP, FrontPage 2002 Extensions, SSI, and Site Builder. Additional features allow you to customize the look and functionality of your site. Charter Email services With Charter Communications email services, your business can get as many email accounts as needed. Each account comes with anti-spam programs and email filters. And our administrative functionality gives you more control over your account, allowing you to easily perform functions like adding and deleting user mailboxes. Charter Communications Web and DNS Hosting Charter Communications can host your domain name and domain aliases, allowing you to create a website that meets your needs without the hassle of third-party hosting. Posted May 08 2009, 11:52 AM by Charter Bundle Filed under: charter communications, charter communications cable, Charter Communications Web

• Charter Communications Digital TV

  Charter Communications Digital TV® Charter Sports and entertainment Whether it's for a lobby, a restaurant, or a guest room, programming from powerhouse channels with crystal-clear digital quality picture and sound will keep everyone entertained. Plus, having Digital Cable in lobbies and waiting rooms can lessen perceived wait times, reduce stress, and convey a successful image for any business. Missouri - Contact a Charter Communications Account Executive Charter Business and information Add the immediacy of cable television to your information resources. Digital Cable provides your business with a competitive edge by delivering breaking news, live sporting events and information on financial markets, political events, global and local news, and weather. With Digital Cable, you can add the following services to further enhance your business:     * Digital Tiers - Provide genre-specific programming geared to your specific audience including:           o Charter Communications Digital View : Even more of the channels you desire including MTV Hits, VH-1 Classic, Bloomberg, Noggin and many more.           o Charter Communications Latino view - Spanish-language programming that your customers watch including sports, news, music, family shows and more!           o Charter Communications Sports View - From football to basketball, college to the pros, extreme sports to the outdoors, have all of your customers' favorites!           o Charter Communications Digital View Plus - Let your customers explore the world with educational and entertaining channels     * High-Definition Service - Provide specific programming with larger-than-life clarity - a must for movies and sports!*     * Premium Movie Channels - HBO® Showtime® and Cinemax® are a few that provide popular movies your customers will love on Charter Communications Digital TV. Posted May 08 2009, 11:48 AM by Charter Bundle Filed under: charter communication cable, Charter Communications Cable TV, Charter Communications Bundle

• Your Charter Communications Business Class service

  Get the Most Out of Charter Communications Business Class Voice Your Charter Communications Business Class Voice service comes with a host of business features designed to help increase your productivity and your professional presence. Unfortunately, many customers never take a moment to review the available features and learn how to use them.One feature you don’t want to miss is the Digital Voice Center, free to Business Class Voice customers: • View details on all calls your business makes and receives in the current month and the two previous months • Sort records by calls made, received, missed, screened, forwarded, dialed, and those that went to voicemail • Manage call information for multiple phone numbers and accounts through any computer with an Internet connection Your Charter Communications Business Class Voice User Guide will help you learn more about the time-saving features available to you. If you do not have your User Guide, learn how to use a particular feature. Get Your Charter Business Online Today at No Additional Cost These days, having a presence online is almost crucial for business success. In fact, having a website for your small business is one of the best ways to help increase average annual revenue. Additionally, a recent survey from Warrillow showed 48% of small business owners feel that an Internet presence is very important for driving their business, that’s twice as many as in 2005. Charter Communications Business Class Web Hosting is a cost-effective solution to getting your business online. As a Charter Communications Business Class Internet customer you automatically receive: • A three-page hosted website • Easy-to-use site-builder tools to quickly and easily create your website • Site traffic analytics so you can understand how your customers are using the site And if you want to add more robust features to your site – like a blog, podcasts, or shopping cart capabilities – we have just the right package for you.   Posted May 04 2009, 10:16 PM by Charter Bundle Filed under: Charter Communications Bundle, Charter Telephone, Charter Bundles, Charter Cable Internet

• Charter Cable Internet works fiber optic cables

  Charter Cable Internet Charter Cable Internet is probably the most common type of broadband internet access now available in the United States. If there is a cable provider who provides cable tv service in your neighborhood, then there’s a good chance you can get high speed internet access from your Charter cable provider. Charter Cable Internet works over the same fiber optic cables that your cable provider uses to send television to your house. Because the required bandwidth for Cable TV is so large, your cable provider already has the available infrastructure to send your large amounts of data. Internet Speeds on a Charter cable internet connection can be anywhere from 4 - 8 MBP/s, and unlike a dsl internet connection, the upload and download speed of a cable connection are typically synchronous, meaning that you can download and upload files to the internet at the same speeds. Probably the biggest downside to getting your high speed internet provided by Charter Cable company is that there is very little to no choice of who carries your upstream. In other words, you’re pretty much stuck with whoever your current cable company is. Generally speaking,  the quality and reliability of high speed internet via cable is pretty good, although it can sometimes change depending on the number of other cable users online and how good your providers internet connection is. The great thing about getting your internet from your Charter cable company is the ability to bundle different services. Companies like Charter allow you to combine services like Charter Cable TV, Internet and Internet Phone together into one low monthly bill. A great Example of this is the Charter Bundle, which allows you to buy all three services for $99 per month. Posted May 04 2009, 10:08 PM by Charter Bundle Filed under: Charter Cable Internet

• Finding the Best Charter Communication Cable Modem

  Finding the Best Charter Communication Cable Modem When it comes to selecting a Charter cable modem, there are a great many choices to choose from. The most important feature that a Charter Customer should look for when purchasing a cable modem is reliability. The best way to get information regarding a specific cable modem is by researching it using the Internet. An Internet search will provide you with the technical specs of a given cable modem, such as the speed at which the cable modem is capable of transferring data, the type of warranty associated with the purchase, user/professional reviews, operating system compatibility, etc. What Exactly is a Charter Communication Cable Modem? In short, a Charter cable modem is a type of device that allows for the reception of a high speed broadband signal through cable television lines. The coaxial cable used for cable television services has a far greater bandwidth allowance than standard telephone lines providing an extremely fast broadband option at an equitable price. Charter Cable modems are capable of transferring data at speeds of more than 1.5 Mbps, greatly exceeding the speeds of older, outdated modems such as those used for dial-up and ISDN narrowband Internet connectivity. In order to connect a cable modem to a given computer, you will need to run Ethernet cable from the cable modem to your computer’s network card (Ethernet card). The Charter cable modem must also be connected to its Charter Communication cable backbone network via coaxial cable.   Posted May 04 2009, 09:40 PM by Charter Bundle Filed under: charter communications com, Charter High Speed Internet, Charter Communication Cable Modem

• Charter Communications Digital Cable Service

  Charter Communications Digital Cable Service  Let Charter Communications bring you to the cutting edge of today’s innovative broadband technology. Charter has it all - High Speed Internet service, Digital Cable TV and Digital Telephone all at prices that you can afford. With its top-notch customer service and 24/7 technical support, Charter subscribers are never alone. So go on, sign up today and get all your residential digital products from a name you can trust. Charter Digital Cable® With Charter Digital Cable, you get hundreds of programming options, so you’ll always find the perfect program to suit your needs. Charter Digital Cable TV fits your busy lifestyle by offering you the very best in digital upgrades. Charter DVR allows you to digitally record and save all your favorite programs and movies, record multiple shows simultaneously and pause and rewind live TV. Charter iTV brings you a truly interact experience with your television. In addition to complete access to program and movie listings, iTV connects you with sports scores, weather forecasts, financial news and so much more. Charter On Demand gives you instant access to thousands of movies, premium channels, and other programming. On Demand also allows you to pause, rewind stop and replay your movie or show. Charter High Speed® Internet  Speed, safety, security, you get it all with Charter High Speed Internet. Charter also provides all of the extras to help make the most out of High Speed Internet experience. Speed: Charter High Speed Internet lets you download photos, music and more at speeds of up to 3Mbps and upload files at speeds of up to 256Kbps. Home Networking: Charter home networking gives you the power to wire your entire home. With your subscription, you have the option to connect up to five PC ready devices in up to five rooms. Security: Charter High Speed Internet provides the latest security software to keep you safe online. Charter’s security suite includes: anti-virus software, firewall protection, web filtering, anti-spam, pop-up blockers and automatic updates – all free with your subscription. Customer Web Portal: Charter High Speed Internet customers can access premium content, such as video clips, eCards, gaming and music through Carter’s Web portal charter.net. Charter.net also allows you to check you e-mail from any computer, anywhere. Charter Telephone® With Charter Telephone service, staying in touch has never been so easy or affordable. Charter Telephone gives you unlimited nationwide calling plus Canada and Puerto Rico. You also get voicemail, and 10 popular features, such as call waiting, call forwarding and caller ID. Charter Telephone allows you to keep your same number and works with your current phone jacks. With no long term contracts to sign, you can try it risk free. Charter Bundles Charter brings you all of its digital products at affordable prices. However, customers who combine Charter Digital Cable, Charter High Speed Internet, and/or Charter Telephone will garner even greater savings on their monthly bill by choosing a Charter bundle option. In addition, you get the convenience of one bill and one relationship to manage. Posted May 04 2009, 09:35 PM by Charter Bundle Filed under: Charter Telephone, Charter Bundles, Charter Digital Cable, Charter High Speed Internet, Charter Communications Cable Service