As you all know by now, to save you from potential substantial increases in costs, the cable television provider on campus is being converted to DirecTV. This change will also significantly enhance the programming included with the tier of service provided as part of your residency on campus. The channel array will now include a 150+ channel package along with all of DirecTV's premium service packages (HBO & Cinemax Package, Showtime – Movie Channel – FLIX Triple Play package, Starz Encore Super Pack, and more). The service will include one high-definition cable box. Additional high-definition cable boxes can be provided for $5 per month and a digital video recorder (DVR) can be added to your service for $10 per month. There is no charge for the programming regardless of the number of television locations you have in your apartment, just the equipment charges listed above if you want a DVR or a second TV attached to the service.
We are doing all we can to add more options that to date are not available to us, such as music, Pac 12 Sports, Major League Baseball and NFL packages. Because these cannot be ordered individually per apartment, we must negotiate, if available at all, a bulk package covering the entire campus. I will keep you posted on our progress.
As a reminder, for those of you that are purchasing enhanced television services from Cox, you will likely be receiving a letter directly from Cox explaining that they will no longer be able to provide these services on campus. Don't be alarmed by this, as it is because we will be redirecting the campus' television infrastructure to the new DirecTV service.
One special note: for those of you who use a Cox email account, unless you are able to work out an agreement with Cox independently, it will, in time, become unavailable to you. Once DirectTV is installed in your apartment, the lines are no longer able to carry the Cox system. Please be prepared upon installation for how you will access your Cox email. In the event that Cox will not allow you to keep your Cox email address (usually for a fee), please put in a work order for IT to assist in setting up a free email account through Gmail, Yahoo or another service depending upon your preference. This will require you notifying all friends, family and businesses you want to be aware that your email is changing. We are sorry for this inconvenience. We will do all we can to support you with this change.
After DirectTV is installed campus-wide, a free WiFi system will be placed in every building for all internet users. When that time comes, we will assist you in getting you connected. The only change will be that you will no longer need to pay Cox or the campus for internet services—it's free!
The implementation of the new service will take place building by building. There will be no interruptions in services. You will have access to your current Cox channels until the new DirecTV service is installed in your building. Watch the Community Channel 1960 for the latest updates on when you might be up next for the installation.
Once we have all adjusted to the new system, you should love the enhancements, here is hoping.*
Peace, David
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