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Potential Blackout of SEC game for Charter customers in Birmingham
Posted on 11/29/12 at 9:57 am
Posted on 11/29/12 at 9:57 am
My parents live in Bham and my mom was freaking out about this bc she's on Charter. Meltdown coming in Bham if this doesn't get straightened out by Saturday.
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Posted on 11/29/12 at 10:01 am to BamaGround
These things always get resolved. If not, find a friend or a bar to watch it at.
Posted on 11/29/12 at 10:04 am to BamaGround
Posted on 11/29/12 at 10:05 am to bigpapamac
Usually but not always in a timely manner. Directv and Viacom got into a pissing match a few months back where a dozen channels or more were dropped for a few weeks. I believe Dish lost AMC as well over similar negotiation problems.
Posted on 11/29/12 at 10:07 am to BamaGround
Charter cable is bluffing.
Posted on 11/29/12 at 10:08 am to BamaGround
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I believe Dish lost AMC as well over similar negotiation problems.
Different situation. Dish owed AMC something like 2.3 billion to AMC because of some contract from AMC's old parent company. This has to do with CBS affiliate owner in B'Ham and Charter, not CBS as a whole.
This post was edited on 11/29/12 at 10:09 am
Posted on 11/29/12 at 10:13 am to thatguy1892
Just get a HD antenna, and say frick charter for the game. You can get CBS over the air, no need to have cable for it. Just an idea.
Posted on 11/29/12 at 10:14 am to BamaGround
Hide your trees, Charter!
...but seriously, Charter can suck a nut. Worst cable company I've ever dealt with
...but seriously, Charter can suck a nut. Worst cable company I've ever dealt with
Posted on 11/29/12 at 10:15 am to The Nino
Posted on 11/29/12 at 10:15 am to BamaGround
I've got Charter as well, and I'm not that worried about it. If its blacked out, I'll go to my parents house who have U-Verse. And I can still watch NCIS online, so whatever. 
Posted on 11/29/12 at 10:18 am to GIbson05
I'll be in the Dome and yes Charter blows. Just thought I'd pass this along in case someone was unaware and went apeshit on their dog when they turn on the tube at 3:00 expecting to see a game and find snow.
Posted on 11/29/12 at 10:19 am to BamaGround
Just get an HD antenna (uncompressed signal unlike cable....better)
or go to FrontRowSports.com and watch it for free
or go to FrontRowSports.com and watch it for free
Posted on 11/29/12 at 10:29 am to FlukerFlakes
You don't need an "HD" antenna. Any antenna will do. Of course, outside ones work better.
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