UPDATED MAY 27, 2004

SMITH FARM DIGITAL SERVICE UPGRADE IS COMPLETE

NEW CHANNEL LINE-UP NOW IN EFFECT
HBO CHANNELS NOW AVAILABLE

AN ADELPHIA REP WILL BE AT SMITH FARM PARK ON FRIDAY, MAY 28, SATURDAY, MAY 29, AND SUNDAY MAY 30, AFTER 10 AM,TO SIGN RESIDENTS UP FOR POWERLINK HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS AND TO ARRANGE FOR OTHER DIGITAL SERVICES.

THOSE RESIDENTS WITH OLDER DIGITAL CONVERTERS WILL GET NEW, SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN DIGITAL CONVERTERS.  IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED ABOUT THE SWITCH, OR WANT TO SIGN UP FOR DIGITAL SERVICE, SEE THE ADELPHIA REPRESENTATIVE AT THE PARK.

OUR NEW COMMUNITY CHANNEL "63" SHOULD BE AVAILABLE AGAIN SHORTLY

THE NEW CONTRACT

Smith Farm now gets 3 analog channels of HBO programming for an additional bulk rate of $3.00 (plus tax) per month per household for the first year.  This means that instead of paying $18.53 (plus tax) per month per household for analog bulk cable service, we'll be paying $21.53 (plus tax) per month per household.  The 5 year contract also caps our increases at 4.5% per year.  This is a much better deal than the original cap, which was set at 6% per year.

The contract offers basic analog cable service, which includes over 60 channels, at a 58% discount compared to Adelphia’s current individual analog service rate of $43.85 per month, delivered  to every pre-wired jack in our homes, plus the 3 HBO Channels for an additional $3.00 per month.  Residents who subscribe to Adelphia’s Digital service will receive all of their programming in digital format.  

Residents who subscribe to Adelphia's Digital Service will receive all available HBO channels on their Digital receiver at no additional monthly cost, other than the fee paid for through their Association dues.  Resident's who currently subscribe to Digital Service with HBO will no longer be billed monthly for their HBO service, other than the fee paid for through their association dues. 

NEW SERVICES AVAILABLE

Some of the new services that will be available after the digital upgrade is completed, are : Power Link Service - Power Link delivers high-speed Internet access over Adelphia’s state-of-the-art hybrid fiber optic network. Because data is transferred through your existing cable, you do not need a second phone line. Therefore, there are no phone charges associated with the service. Adelphia currently does not have Static IP addresses available for our Power Link Customers. However, I am being told that this is something that may be available in the future.

High Definition Television (HDTV) - Currently, Adelphia is providing HDTV programming for ABC (WPBF) and NBC (WPTV) affiliates, as well as Showtime to  customers that subscribe to their HDTV programming. In order to receive HDTV programming, a customer must have an HD Television Set. In addition to the HD Television, a customer would rent a HDTV converter from Adelphia for $7.95 per month. As contracts are signed with additional programmers to deliver their content in HDTV signal, Adelphia, will have additional HDTV offerings.

Digital Video Recorders (DVR) - The monthly rental fee for a DVR is $7.95. DVR's enable you to: Pause live TV for up to one hour Record and store up to 50 hours of programs Record one program and watch another on a different channel Record two programs and play back a third. Use instant replay to watch that touchdown pass again.

THE LEVELS OF DIGITAL SERVICES AVAILABLE

Classic Cable - All your local channels and a wide selection of your cable favorites highlight this package. Includes Broadcast Basic and Expanded Basic channels. (This analog service, plus the addition of 3 analog HBO channels, is what we get at a reduced bulk rate in Smith Farm ) Digital - Digital brings you great services like the Interactive Program Guide, Commercial-Free Music Channels, Expanded Pay-Per-View Movies and Events, and much more. (This optional service requires a digital converter box which rents for $3.50 per month)

** Digital Plus - Our new line-up of great digital channels. (available after the digital upgrade is completed) Premium Channels - Multiple channels of HBO, Showtime, Cinemax and Starz/Encore bring you award-winning original programming, sports, events and hit movies.

To see our New Channel Line Up

NEW EQUIPMENT

The digital converter box Adelphia is distributing with their digital packages is the Scientific Atlanta Explorer 2200. You can find out the specifics about this model at http://www.scientificatlanta.com/products/consumers/Exp2200or3200.htm  

The DVR that Adelphia is distributing is the Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8000.   You can find out all the specifics about this DVR at http://www.scientificatlanta.com/products/consumers/Exp8000.htm   

There's also an HD version of the digital converter box (the 2300) series and of the DVR (the 8010HD)  but Adelphia currently says that they probably will not be available to us this year. 

If you want to know more about the new equipment, how to hook it up and the answers to other questions, go to Scientific Atlanta's Explorer eClub at http://www.scientificatlanta.com/explorerclub/default.asp