still1 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Hi, My friend use his MediaCom internet connection to get free TV channels by using a splitter for his TV in the basement. I was trying to do the same but the my internet is through telephone jack and his is through cable. I use Qwest. Is there a way to get free channels from my internet. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/879152-get-free-tv-channels-from-the-internet-line/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skulltrail Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 If he has a coaxial cable connected to his computer (from the wall and not a cable modem), he most likely has a TV tuner installed on his computer. A TV tuner is just a video card-like device you can install into your computer so that you can utilize cable signals on your PC. TV tuners are basically cable boxes within your PC. They work almost identically and offer very few pros aside from convenience. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/879152-get-free-tv-channels-from-the-internet-line/#findComment-592290138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyntaxError Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Hi, My friend use his MediaCom internet connection to get free TV channels by using a splitter for his TV in the basement. I was trying to do the same but the my internet is through telephone jack and his is through cable. I use Qwest. Is there a way to get free channels from my internet. There's many free video sites like Hulu you can use, but none come close to cable or satellite tv. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/879152-get-free-tv-channels-from-the-internet-line/#findComment-592290150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madoshi Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Hi, My friend use his MediaCom internet connection to get free TV channels by using a splitter for his TV in the basement. I was trying to do the same but the my internet is through telephone jack and his is through cable. I use Qwest. Is there a way to get free channels from my internet. its really simple, MediaCom is a cable television provider, and Quest is a telephone company. they both offer internet access. there are quite a few ways for him to get television out of his coax feed, such as getting a double or triple play deal that combines basic analog cable television (20 to 40 channels) with basic cable internet, or defeating the filter that disables those basic-tier channels. either way he uses a splitter because his cable modem hooks to the same place a cable-ready TV would and uses the same coax network. one thing is for sure, if its connected to a TV in his basement, its not coming thru his internet connection. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/879152-get-free-tv-channels-from-the-internet-line/#findComment-592290214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
still1 Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 its really simple, MediaCom is a cable television provider, and Quest is a telephone company. they both offer internet access. there are quite a few ways for him to get television out of his coax feed, such as getting a double or triple play deal that combines basic analog cable television (20 to 40 channels) with basic cable internet, or defeating the filter that disables those basic-tier channels. either way he uses a splitter because his cable modem hooks to the same place a cable-ready TV would and uses the same coax network. one thing is for sure, if its connected to a TV in his basement, its not coming thru his internet connection. So that means with qwest I wont be able to get the free basic channels? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/879152-get-free-tv-channels-from-the-internet-line/#findComment-592290246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyntaxError Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 or defeating the filter that disables those basic-tier channels. In Mediacom's case they use old technology, so it's as simple as climbing a ladder and removing the inline filters on the utility pole. Some of their filters block channels, other filters allow them. No tools needed, the filters just screw together with standard coax fittings. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/879152-get-free-tv-channels-from-the-internet-line/#findComment-592290260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeston Veteran Posted February 28, 2010 Veteran Share Posted February 28, 2010 So that means with qwest I wont be able to get the free basic channels? Exactly. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/879152-get-free-tv-channels-from-the-internet-line/#findComment-592290262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madoshi Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 So that means with qwest I wont be able to get the free basic channels? exactly, unless whoever lived there before you had cable and you feel like... In Mediacom's case they use old technology, so it's as simple as climbing a ladder and removing the inline filters on the utility pole. Some of their filters block channels, other filters allow them. No tools needed, the filters just screw together with standard coax fittings. ^^ climbing a ladder with a wrench between yer teeth how it used to be all around was, filters for the "low" and "family pack" channels and company-rented analog de-scrambler boxes for "premium" stuff. -- i remember my cheater box and 'free' HBO that i had to manually tune using a second set of up-down buttons on my remote. i miss my cheater box but i'm not interested in HBO anymore :( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/879152-get-free-tv-channels-from-the-internet-line/#findComment-592290290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyntaxError Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 We didn't need a wrench as our filters weren't that tight. :laugh: I'm just glad Mediacom doesn't serve where I live now. I hate that company so much. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/879152-get-free-tv-channels-from-the-internet-line/#findComment-592290316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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