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By PJJ

January 1, 2009 8:03 PM | Link to this

What is this ATT thing a few people are talking about? I have been unhappy lately with TW because of signal problems with our HD converter boxes. And naturally I get a tech who must be in India or something. Seriously, what is TW thinking???

If TW gives Viacom the increase who will be next? Each and every channel will want their piece of the pie. It is never going to end.

I am looking for a new way to bundle my phone, computer and tv. Where do i sign up?

Cable has been the top dog for so long they think they are the only game in town. I hate Satellite tho. Part of my family has it and is really bad.

So don't fall for that Direct TV bull. It turns out if you want ALL the channels TW provides you end up paying MORE than cable.

Word to the wise about satellite. But let's check out this AT&T thing.

By Gene Preston

January 1, 2009 7:43 AM | Link to this

TW should restructure their programming pricing so that these costs are passed along to customers who subscribe to these channels. Why doesn't TW and other prividers break down the subscriptions into more choices?

By I Fired the Roadrunner

January 1, 2009 1:03 AM | Link to this

In 2003, I got tired of seeing my TWC rates slowly increasing with no increase in service. I fired them in May 2003 and they followed with several attempts to get me back. I have been with Direct TV since then and pay about the same but get a movie package and have been pleased by the service I get. Recently I upgraded to HD and they added the DVR and HD channels AT NO CHARGE!!! Can't beat that!

By Marv

December 31, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this

People! I was lucky enough to be able to hook up with U-verse in '07. I saw trouble coming with TW. I know U-verse is not available everywhere, but when it comes to your area, get it. It's got all the channels, the whole-house DVR, and the internet service is available in faster packages now. TW's day is passed.

By JRose48

December 31, 2008 10:21 PM | Link to this

I was upset until I saw what channels they were pulling. We don't watch any of those channels (we are a Playhouse Disney family in the morning). I was with TWC for the KXAN thing, but this makes me think I was wrong. Viacom is asking for 23 cents per subscriber. That does equal millions for TWC, but it shouldn't effect the customer at that rate (but I bet TWC is going to make us pay 10x the amount/subscriber if they settle). Suck it up TWC, put your customers first. You're already way overcharging us.

By Bee

December 31, 2008 10:08 PM | Link to this

The KXAN was enuff. If this happens, that's it. TWC isn't the only game in town.

By Bob Burgess

December 31, 2008 9:53 PM | Link to this

The solution to all of this is simple: Pay for each channel you want to watch. Those who watch only Comedy Central will only have to pay for one station (say $1 per month). Others, who want 100 stations will have to pay more.

For less than $50 you can get an indoor antenna that will provide you with the local stations in HD, and you will be free again.

By Barbara

December 31, 2008 9:39 PM | Link to this

That is why I have satellite TV. I have approximately 150 channels, two boxes and my monthly bill is about $70. Call DirecTV or Dish.

By Merrill D

December 31, 2008 9:14 PM | Link to this

Sure wish all the guys that post their comments would learn how to spell. I guess all they do is watch Cable TV?????

By Thumper

December 31, 2008 8:47 PM | Link to this

And if we lose those channels I want a price reduction. Failing that I will go to Direct Tv or Dish. I'm pretty sick of how TW does business. No NFL channel, always arguments with local stations and now this Viacom BS.. Time Warner has to be one of the worst managed cable outfits going.

By SW

December 31, 2008 7:59 PM | Link to this

If these channels are available on the other providers (which cost less in most cases than Time Warner) then why is Time Warner saying they will need to pass the cost along to customers? No. They will need to get competitive on pricing and accept less revenue.

By yoly

December 31, 2008 7:24 PM | Link to this

they want to charge 150 dollars if i cut my digital phone off dose this mean lower bill, i doubt it right ?

By Ray

December 31, 2008 6:32 PM | Link to this

Let's see - the NFL won't negotiate - it's all KXAN's fault - Viacom won't negotiate. The only thing in common is TIME WARNER. I go North in the Summer. Comcast - same channels as Time Warner + the NFL Network + no channel shutdowns - $20 LESS PER MONTH THAN I PAY HERE. ATT U-verse is looking better & better!

By To Natalie TWShill

December 31, 2008 6:27 PM | Link to this

Hey Natalie -

So if TW pulls 19 channels from my service will you proportionately reduce my bill for those days they are off air? I bet not, cuz though pennies a day add up, huh? They all add up to a windfall for your employer while the consumer gets the shaft.

A few weeks ago, I had to wait all day at home for a repair guy who never showed because some dropout customer service person typed my number in wrong. TW nicely offered me $2 in compensation for missing a full day of work.

You should be ashamed of who you work for Natalie, not shilling for them online.

By Fed Up

December 31, 2008 6:23 PM | Link to this

What the hell? Time Warner is becoming the most incompetent company in Austin. It seems like they offer fewer channels than the local competitors at a higher cost. Their technology is mediocre. Comcast in Houston has better HD channels that TWC. If I weren't locked into this two year contract w/ TWC, I'd leave in a second. Instead of blaming the other side, Time Warner needs to learn that it is a luxury in these economic times. If they continue to ignore their customers, they may find they have few left.

By perrin

December 31, 2008 6:22 PM | Link to this

My wife blew her stack when she heard this. We enjoy Nick, TV Land, and Comedy Central and they promise to deliver these channels in exchange for our payment. If Time Warner can't deliver what we've paid for, they shouldn't expect to get a complete payment from their customers.

By toppertx

December 31, 2008 6:19 PM | Link to this

I had Time Warner for 16 years. Finally dropped it for one of the satellite services. Should have done it years ago. Not only is it cheaper, but the level of service is outstanding. For 16 years I reglularly and stupidly took off work to deal with TWC "service technicians." My reception was never remotely suitable for more than a few days at a time. One TWC "service tech" told me that I was stupid for subscribing to TWC. He was right!

By mi

December 31, 2008 6:18 PM | Link to this

This really isn't about TWC but Viacom and its crappy channels not pulling in the ad sales. I vote that we just pay for what we watch and let the rest of the crap go down the toilet. CALL the FCC and complain.

By jimmycity

December 31, 2008 6:09 PM | Link to this

"...Time Warner... is at it again..."?

Seems to me all Time Warner is trying to do is keep its costs down and not jack up the cost of its service to its customers. This is how the big boys play, and to pick on Time Warner like it is their fault is an irresponsible thing to say.

For those of you that think you won't face this issue with Uverse or Dish or Direct at some point, you are naive.

By Inez Cavallaro

December 31, 2008 6:02 PM | Link to this

Does anyone know if these channels disappearing is grounds for getting out of a contract with Time Warner? I think it's ridiculous that we'd be expected to stay in a contract where Time Warner is no longer providing what they originally agreed to provide in the contract...

By Sam Nettles

December 31, 2008 5:53 PM | Link to this

Taxpayers paid for space connections. Signals belong to taxpayers. If the government had handled the system properly in the beginning without private company involvement TV sets would work like radios. No free enterprise either way.

By Laurel

December 31, 2008 5:46 PM | Link to this

TW should have asked it's customers. I'd easily pay 25 cents to get Noggin back. If it's not resolved in a few weeks, I am switching to ATT UVerse as many people will do. Sorry TW, but I feel no loyalty to you and you better lower my cable bill by 10 bucks.

By Robert C.

December 31, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this

Viacom's channels have lost their luster and quality in their programming in my house they wont be missed. When was the last time MTV or MTV2 showed music videos in the day.

By LoneStarMike

December 31, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this

To April: Viacom is not asking you to pay (thru TWC) an additional $4 per month for 19 channels. They're asking for 23 CENTS per month.

To NatalieTWC: Sorry but an additional $39 million per year divided amongst your 13 million customers IS pennies per MONTH per customer. If Viacom pulls their programming TWC won't be paying them anything at all. Will the savings be passed on your customers? I doubt it.

I personally hope TWC and Viacom fight each other until they BOTH go bankrupt.

By michael

December 31, 2008 5:30 PM | Link to this

Instead if complaining why don't you all contact your Representative in DC and push for ala carte. I don't watch any of the above stations and yet I have to pay for such crap programming.

By Verticallimit

December 31, 2008 5:23 PM | Link to this

And what's $40 million when every household TW serves pays an average of $100/month??? Not to mention "on demand" programming which piles up quickly. That's pocketchange to them...

By Verticallimit

December 31, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this

I switched to AT&T U-Verse a few months ago and will NEVER go back to Time Warner. ATT UVerse makes TW look like it was created back in the 50's or something. Every time I pick up the remote at my gf's house I moan and groan.lol

By Monica

December 31, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this

I have Time Warner and am looking for something else! They have gotten outrageous with their fees and they mislead customers. I signed up for their packet deal (phone, cable, internet) for X amount. I made sure to ask if it was a promotional deal or that would be my rate. I was told that that was the rate. 1 year later, it went up about $15 and when i called I was told my "promotional" deal was up. When I told them what I was told when I signed on, I was basically told "oh, well, uh, sorry, they told you wrong...." I WOULD LOVE GRANDE TO COME TO BASTROP!!!!!!

By Pat

December 31, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this

SO we'll only be charged an additional 23 cents on our cable bill is that right TW-does anyone remember when cable was deregulated and cable was supposed to get cheaper? Does deregulating still look good to everyone? And SAmLAm go suck an egg. People who can't get over having a black, Democratic, smart man for President (and believe me the black is more important to SamLam than any other part of his complaint)need to sit back, shut up and let him do his thing and if he messes up, we'll deal with it then like we have to deal with the mess we find ourselves in today after Georgie Boy.

By so be it

December 31, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

Time Warner--$129.99 a month, only basic cable and 1 outlet. Dish Network--$112.00 a month 4 boxes with DVR's in 2 rooms and 500 channels-- How can you go wrong???

By Kimberly

December 31, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

If TW removes the channels, are they going to replace them with others? or, gasp, reduce the monthly fees? Uh, no, doubtful on both counts...I personally wish Grande serviced my area. When I moved, I originally had Cox which had the channels I liked and was a heck of a lot cheaper!! A few years ago TW bought out Cox and we were forced to take TW or go without (I'm not crazy about Dish or Direct, but that's just me) They are screwing us anyway they can!!!

By jen4794

December 31, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this

I went on the viacom website, and they had this posted:

NEWS DETAIL


12.31.2008

Statement From Viacom Regarding Renewal Negotiations With Time Warner Cable

NEW YORK, Dec. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Time Warner Cable's continued rhetoric and posturing is disappointing and unproductive. We have made it clear that we welcome a credible and meaningful discussion that respects our viewers and the value our programming brings to Time Warner Cable. We remain ready and willing to engage. It's time for serious talk - before the viewers become the victims.

SOURCE Viacom

By NatalieTWC

December 31, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this

Scott, you're exactly right. Broadcasters and cable programmers alike seem to be looking to cable subscribers to boost the revenues they're NOT making through their ad sales.

My name is Natalie Tate and I work at TWC-Austin in communications. We believe it's outrageous for Viacom/MTV to expect additional payment for a product that provides no new/added value - and to the tune of almost $40 million at that.

By cs

December 31, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this

i let the nfl and nbc things go as i'm generally happy with my service here in austin. however, it's gettin' to be a bit much, they're really starting to stand out as the greediest large provider out there. and the whole "we'd have to pass the cost on to our subscribers" isn't really true, at least for 18 months or so. that 2 year agreement they made with so many of us works both ways.

By SamIam

December 31, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this

Quit the bellyaching. Its gonna be alright. Obama's coming and he's going to save us. Now that everyone's gonna get a converter box...now come the taxes! Then it will be the regulations. Big Government is going to protect us all from ourselves. We are now in the age of - New World Order. Thank you Alex!!!

By Jordan

December 31, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

Larry, you have done your kids an amazing favor that will help them for the rest of their lives. "Zero redeeming social value" is a great way to put it.

By ANTHONY

December 31, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

luckily those are all crappy channels. MTV has been a joke for year. The name MTV itself is fraudulent because they dont even play music on the channel anymore, its a bunch of losers phishing for a career. Anyway, life is too short to be so invested in TV, get a life people.

By Suna

December 31, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

I just want Comedy Central. I'll give them a dollar or something, just let me watch the ONLY things I regularly watch any more, and not have to do it on my computer. And yeah, it's easy to switch, but not easy to change your email address on seven zillion different things you rely on daily. I feel trapped by a really nutty company.

By Scott

December 31, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

TWC shouldn't have given in to KXAN. I wouldn't be surprised if more stations said,"HEY, KXAN got TWC to pay why can't WE?"

By Peggy S.

December 31, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

I can't hardly stand to watch MTV anymore. I am 35 years old and have seen it deteriorate in quality and content since the mid-80's when I watched it often. The shows are sexist, stereotyped, silly, raunchy, and often rank. The old days of actual videos are gone. If their ratings are down, then that is an indicator of programming that isn't meeting people's interest!

By Pam

December 31, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

I am really angry about this. Absolutely the only reason I even have cable is to watch Jon Stewart and Steven Colbert on Comedy Central--I rarely watch TV otherwise. TWC has contracted with us customers, who are paying dearly, to provide certain services, and to pull those channels would be a breach of contract. We should launch a class-action lawsuit. I am ready to leave TWC over this.

By Rules

December 31, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

I wish Grande would expand their service area. I had Grande before I moved and I loved them. I hate T.W. Grande get going!!!!!!!

By Edsil

December 31, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

What a joke !!!

By NatalieTWC

December 31, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this

My name is Natalie Tate and I work in communications at TWC-Austin. Just remember, Viacom/MTV is saying they want mere pennies per day, but that adds up to millions upon millions of dollars each year - about $39 million more than they already receive. Not exactly pennies, is it?

When companies like MTV and others ask for unprecedented and unmerited increases for the same old product, that affects the services that are provided and the costs related to those services.

By jen4794

December 31, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

I just moved in November. I had dish and there are trees in my complex that forced me to have to take time warner. I am very pissed...they were under "negociation" with nbc when I moved in. TIME WARNER SUCKS...I have also sent them an email. There was no notice about this to my knowledge until I woke up this morning.

I bet that they wont lower the prices either...way to go...thanks for looking out for the customer(especially those who have kids)

By Lauren

December 31, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

I'm so sick of this. Time Warner increases my payments & takes away channels, wtf?

By Charlie

December 31, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

LIN TV got into it with suddenlink a few years ago, so its not just Time Warner. Big media is setting the rates and Time Warner is trying to hold them back.

Neither company can truly claim the moral high ground. We are just civilians suffering from the fights of dictators.

By jason

December 31, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

I just came back to Time Warner and had to sign a 2 year contract so I'm stuck. I left because I hated them still do. I went to Dish and the are trying to charge me 500 dollars crap I didn't have. All I have to say is if you leave Time don't go to Dish. Worse customer service than Time, they are outsourced to India.

By generic ad

December 31, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

I was starting to miss the barrage of anti KXAN commercials TW created. I can't wait for the the truth hurts viacom website, the TW employees explaining how they are fighting for the viewer. This stuff is happening way to often. It's time for A la carte

By Larry

December 31, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this

KW, I didn't mean to say that MTV corrupts kids. My wife and I just decided that MTV had zero redeeming social significance, so it went a way. I know some would think I was a tyrant, however, I paid the bills and bought the TV, so my choice what is watched on TV, just a benevolent dictatorship.

By JUan

December 31, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

We all need to Leave Time Warner.. After NBC was taken off I was thinking of Leaving it all together. And now they are haveing another fright. When March comes I am gone Time Warner.. Hello Direct Tv.

By pam

December 31, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

19 channels, and one is Comedy Central! Then my rate should go down.

By MYRL JAMES

December 31, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

SWITCH TO AT&T BETTER SERVICE WITH CABLE ,PHONE AND COMPUTER FOR ONE PRICE, CHEAPER THAN TIME WARNER CABLE AND IT IS ONE PACKAGE .IT'S ALL ABOUT MONEY AND WITH THE ECONOMY IN THE GUTTER
THEY SHOULD BE GIVING SUBSCRIBERS A DISCOUNT AT LEAST FOR THE HOLIDAYS BUT SINCE IT IS ALL ABOUT HOW MUCH THEY CAN SQUEEZE OUT OF THE PUBLIC . WITH THE GOVERMENT TELLING US WE HAVE TO BE ON THE HIGH DEF. PROGRAM ALSO I THINK IT IS MAYBE TIME TO GO BACK TO REGULAR TV INSTEAD.

By newt hamlin

December 31, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this

I agree on Grande. We only use T-W because Grande doesn't serve NW Austin and satellite is even worse than T-W.

By KW

December 31, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

OMG...I practically grew up on MTV and VH1 and am hardly corrupted. I'm a responsible, successful and intelligent adult. You cannot actually think TV alone corrupts children.

Having said that, TW Cable sucks!I already called AT&T and set up my appt.--which is almost 1 month away!

By Jordan

December 31, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this

If you live in San Marcos or South Austin, go with Grande. The only reason I have time-warner is because my apartment comes with free cable and they use time-warner. Grande has the same channels (minus News 8 but plus the NFL Network) much better service, won't rip you off like Time-Warner always does, and best of all they're a local company based in San Marcos. If you don't live in a Grande serviced area you should still do everything you can not to subscribe to Time-Warner...part of a conglomerate that cares nothing about anything except how much profit it pulls in.

By April

December 31, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this

Let's see... Viacom wants me to pay (via Time Warner Cable) another $4 or more per month for 19 crappy channels, of which I watch at most two of them for a couple of hours a month. No thanks, Viacom. Hang tough, Time Warner.

By javier

December 31, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this

*sigh*

I can't wait for u-verse to be available in my area...

By Tommy

December 31, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this

What is really surprising is the slanted way this article is written.

By Patrick

December 31, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

I switched to Dish Network ever since the KXAN incident. Haven't looked back since and very happy with my TurboHD Package. I made the right decision considering the latest round of events.

Good Riddance.

By Stephen

December 31, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

Here's the big scam. I signed up for their price lock a while back. They tell me that if I leave, I'll be subject to a $150 fee, even through they are dropping service. This is criminal.

By Larry

December 31, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this

I sure am glad that I kicked TWC to the curb 3 or so years ago and went to Dish. There has been one channel pricing problem that I remember and that was over one, or maybe more, of the Lifetime channels. Wasn't a channel I watched, so big boo.

As I recall, I used to parental control MTV out of reach of my children when they were young. Those channels are a total waste of bandwidth.

By l4

December 31, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

ATTUVERSE rocks!!! Time Warner sucks!!!

By Brian

December 31, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this

And for all you folks blaming TW for being greedy, did you even read the story. TW is not asking for ANY more MONEY! The NFL Network, LIN, and VIACOM are the ones asking for more $$$$. Which TW will have to pass the cost to you. Economic's 101.

By Brian

December 31, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this

NFL Network - "put our channel on basic so everone has to pay for it." LIN - "pay us money for our signal, which would otherwise be free." And now VIACOM - "pay us more $$$$." Why is Time Warner always the precieved bad guy? It sounds like the greed in all this is coming from the channel providers.

By bvass

December 31, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

okay...I know this is on a larger scale than Central Texas, but it is quite suspect that TIME-WARNER keeps getting in these squables over money...obviously they are the culprit of both the current Viacom incident and our hometown KXAN issue, but they keep wanting to talk about how they would have to boost our bills to be able to pay these companies....bull crap!! Time-Warner is a bully!

By Thomas

December 31, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this

Ah well, they already don't have the NFL network, already lost NBC for a month, now 19 channels that entertains a majority of the people for house every night...if you ask me it looks a reason to jump to AT&T U-Verse. Looks like the next time a AT&T rep knocks on my door I'll not just be peaking through the eye hole and shushing everything but actually opening the door. So long Time Warner!!

By GS

December 31, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

It can't only be me that is fed up with Time Warner's shenanigans. Why do they not just pay these channel providers what they are due. Just another huge company soaking up all the profits like a sponge. It was enough that Sunday Night Football was missed for several weeks, now this. I want my MTV.

By liz

December 31, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this

Internet, people. Internet! Don't put up with this - all of these shows can be found on the internet.

By austintravis

December 31, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

Here we go again, I can't stand being a Time Warner Customer. Counting the days until the ATT U-verse line reaches my house...

By Amy

December 31, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this

Glad I left TWC after they dropped KXAN awhile back. No regrets and I don't miss the big TWC bill either.

By Amy

December 31, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this

Glad I switched to U-verse after TWC dropped KXAN last time. So far, so good and no regrets after leaving TWC :)

By naman

December 31, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this

More greed from Time-Warner, but to be totally honest, I could give a rat's behind about most of these channels. Anyway, like a growing majority of Americans, I'm on the internet more than I'm watching TV anyway.

By Kerry

December 31, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

I am so sick of TWC I could just spew! I have had nothing but trouble with them since day one. I don't care if I signed a 2-year contract with them. If they drop these stations, I will drop them. And I won't pay any early cancellation fees either. If they don't give people what they signed up for and pay for each month, then they shouldn't get paid at all.

By GS

December 31, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

It can't only be me that is fed up with Time Warner's shenanigans. Why do they not just pay these channel providers what they are due. Just another huge company soaking up all the profits like a sponge. It was enough that Sunday Night Football was missed for several weeks, now this. I want my MTV.

By Amy Carr

December 31, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this

Thanks for the warning - It's going to be interesting how to explain the disappearance of Dora to my two-year-old. Fingers crossed that they will work something out.

By Ben

December 31, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this

That's it! Hello Direct TV!

By GES

December 31, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

It can't only be me that is fed up with Time Warner's shenanigans. Why do they not just pay these channel providers what they are due. Just another huge company soaking up all the profits like a sponge. It was enough that Sunday Night Football was missed for several weeks, now this. I want my MTV.

By Andrews

December 31, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

I'm really getting sick of Time Warner, and thinking seriously of switching to Dish or Direct TV. They make us pay for countless channels that no one watches or cares for, and then hold out for pennies to other channels like these and NFL Network! We NEED menu pricing where people can choose what they want and don't want and pay accordingly! This latest crap will be settled with TW giving those companies the pennies they seek yet raising our individual prices by $1.00-$2.00 each--just like always!!

By Jeff

December 31, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this

All those channels are worthless anyway, good riddance.

By GS

December 31, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this

It can't only be me that is fed up with Time Warner's shenanigans. Why do they not just pay these channel providers what they are due. Just another huge company soaking up all the profits like a sponge. It was enough that Sunday Night Football was missed for several weeks, now this. I want my MTV.

By Aguas

December 31, 2008 12:32 PM | Link to this

Times like this make me glad I don't pay for cable. Some companies just can't get past their own greed for green.

By GS

December 31, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this

It can't only be me that is fed up with Time Warner's shenanigans. Why do they not just pay these channel providers what they are due. Just another huge company soaking up all the profits like a sponge. It was enough that Sunday Night Football was missed for several weeks, now this. I want my MTV.

By GS

December 31, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this

It can't only be me that is fed up with Time Warner's shenanigans. Why do they not just pay these channel providers what they are due. Just another huge company soaking up all the profits like a sponge. It was enough that Sunday Night Football was missed for several weeks, now this. I wan't my MTV.

By GS

December 31, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

It can't only be me that is fed up with Time Warner's shenanigans. Why do they not just pay these channel providers what they are due. Just another huge company soaking up all the profits like a sponge. It was enough that Sunday Night Football was missed for several weeks, now this. I wan't my MTV.

By Joe

December 31, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this

I would pay an extra fee for Time Warner to keep these stations off permanently. They broadcast mostly degenerate trash content.

By Christy

December 31, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this

Hey we all have to admit that we are the slave to our televisions and the DVRs attached to them. Time Warner needs to realize that nothing in this world is free. We surely know that by what we spend every month for our cable! I am reaching out to AT&T U-Verse to become more readily available because it is cheaper, less equipment and channels that we don't have to miss for a month! Come on AT&T, here is another opportunity to take more business away from Time Warner while yet another, "I want my cake and eat it too", negotiations continue to make the richer get richer. Everybody should have options.

By Larry

December 31, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this

Time Warner will just pass these increases on to us so hopefully Time Warner wins. Wonder if these channels know what is going on in the world right now? Not sure the public will pay more for non-essential channels.

By Jake

December 31, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this

Get rid of all of them. They are worthless especially MTV. Corrupted countless children

By Sharon

December 31, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

Yet another reason to dump Time-Warner and go with ATT U-Verse, which also happens to know something about customer service, unlike TW. One of the happiest days of my life was returning that cable box!

By chorizon

December 31, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

The decision to leave TWC and get U-verse was a decision that I'm still majorly pleased with. Better channels, and much cheaper. Service isn't quite as prompt, but we've only had one problem in the past year. To all you idiots that will say I'm an AT&T employee (which I'm not) I'd like say I'm just trying to help people out besides you.

By Jack

December 31, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this

Good riddance to bad rubbish if these channels are gone tomorrow!

By d-a-d

December 31, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

Looks like its about time to ditch Time Warner. Satelite here I come.

By JT

December 31, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

Time to ride my bike.

By Jeff

December 31, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this

Well, we are seeing a trend here. Time Warner=poor service and greed. Viacom=poor programming and greed. Gee, who do we root for?

By Loco

December 31, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

I've had enough of Time Warner! My New Years resolution is to drop them. Hello Direct TV!

By Wow

December 31, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

Does the PUC just sleep through these events? Hello!!! We're getting ripped off and you're asleep at the wheel. We paid for these products and if TW can't give them to us they need to give us our money back. Why didn't TW have a contract with Viacom if they intended to resell their product. Time for a class action lawsuit against TW.

By Dave

December 31, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

Another reason why I switched to DishNetwork, plus, I get the NFL network.

By Myles

December 31, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

Easy solution- get uverse.

By AT&T Rules

December 31, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

Switch to At&t and you don't have to worry about this Time Warner crap.

By cesar

December 31, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

none of these problems plague the satellite companies and they're cheaper with more hd channels. voip is cheaper through other carriers also.

By austinights

December 31, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

I was in the store late last night and decided - to heck with TV - I bought a couple of good ol' books and figure that will be my New Years resolution - read more for entertainment. They will pay and pass it on to the consumer and still air garbage TV. And, with economic woes - people have nothing good to watch for selections. I suppose Obama will save us on that too. Know anyone that can turn my tube into an aquarium?

By Rob

December 31, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

AT&T Time Warner sucks!!

By pg

December 31, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this

Maybe the "management reconstruction" should have been at Time Warner and not Dell.

By Bob Bobson

December 31, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

This is ridiculous. I will be leaving Time Warner immediately. This action shows a weakness in negotiating on their holding company's part and we cannot guarantee this will happen again given their recent issues with NBC. I hope the rest of Austin recognizes this and does the same thing.