If I Have Cable Do I Need A Converter Box?

Barbara on TVConversionhelp asks:

If I have cable with Time Warner do I need a converter box?



Hello Barbara,
After doing a little bit of browsing on Time Warner Cable’s webpage. I found the following link:

http://www.timewarnercable.com/Corporate/Products/DigitalCable/dtv/default.html?menu=27671

which states that:

“As long as your televisions are connected to Time Warner Cable service, you’ll continue to enjoy all your favorite channels and shows after the digital transition. We’ve got you covered!”

So, as long as your television set is hooked up to one of their cable boxes, you’ll be able to watch television after the February 17th, 2009 digital transition.

Let me know if you have any other questions,

Jay


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    Comments

    9 Responses to “If I Have Cable Do I Need A Converter Box?”

    1. Holly Gilbert on May 22nd, 2008 5:50 am

      I have a digital TV but no box and no subscription to cable? What would I need.

    2. admin on May 22nd, 2008 11:40 pm

      Hello Holly, thanks for visiting,

      What kind of digital DTV do you have? You may not need anything….if you email me the model and model#, I can look it up for you to confirm.

    3. Henry & Jean Russell on May 28th, 2008 12:05 pm

      Looking for information!
      I have a Sharp Color TV,Model 27F640 purchased
      in Sept. of 2006, and we have Comcast cable.
      Will we still have to have a converter box?

    4. Cathy M. Marshall on May 31st, 2008 8:24 am

      Do I have to stay with a cable if I have a tv converter box?

    5. RJM on June 1st, 2008 1:18 pm

      Will you help me select a model? I am confused. Please tell me the names and why one is better than the other. I would like to get one under$50

      Find the Answer Here: http://www.tvconversionhelp.com/2008/06/11/will-you-help-me-select-a-digital-converter-box/

    6. virginia culver on June 2nd, 2008 9:04 am

      If I have more than one tv, do I have to have a box for every tv or does my cable box take care of all tv’s?

      Find the Answer Here: http://www.tvconversionhelp.com/2008/06/11/do-i-have-to-have-a-box-for-every-tv-or-does-my/

    7. carolyn on June 8th, 2008 7:04 am

      i have comcast cable do i need a convertor box?

    8. Connie on June 15th, 2008 2:19 pm

      My in-laws do not have cable and use an antenna for TV viewing. How will the converter box work for them? Will they need to sign up with a cable company or some other type of service?

    9. Fred Weeks on November 11th, 2008 4:55 pm

      I have a Magnavox TV manufactured in 1990. I have Time Warner Cable direct (No Box). Do I need a converter box?
      I also have a Zenith Projector TV manufactured in 1999 with a direct hookup to the cable (No Box).
      If I need converter boxes, how and where do I get them and where do I get the Free Coupons?
      Thank You for your help.

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