[Electronics-talk] [EXTERNAL] Re: Xfinity and it's pros and cons $$$$$

[Baracco, Andrew W]

I'm no engineer, but it may be the case that the X1 box will only work
with that service, and may not work with the basic service. Keep in mind
that this is a new product, and is actually in beta. I know that the
cable and satellite TV industry hasn't been our friend, but I think that
sometimes we are too quick to categorize companies as the bad guys just
because they don't do what we want quick enough to suit us.

Andy

P. S. the Apple TV is accessible, and I understand that many channels
such as HBO that have been traditionally cable networks will be able to
be streamed by devices like Apple TV. In fact, you will be able to
receive HBO NOW on TVs, tablets, and smart phones, and I think,
computers.


-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Lauren Merryfield via Electronics-talk
Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2015 8:18 PM
To: 'Robin Frost'; 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Electronics-talk] Xfinity and it's pros and
cons $$$$$

Hi,
They are not gouging us because of disability but it is a bummer that we
have to be on a higher level than basic in order to get the service.
Maybe they could, to be fair, charge us the basic rate while we have the
upgrade to the x1 box??? The fact that needs to be considered is that
many people with disabilities are making way less than the average
sighted person in their work or lack thereof. So it seems that the cost
needs to be offset somehow for people who can't afford the upgrade, like
me.
Thanks
Lauren

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-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Robin Frost via Electronics-talk
Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2015 3:30 AM
To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Xfinity and it's pros and cons $$$$$

Hi,
I'm not clear how this is an ADA issue as anyone who subscribes to this
plan

would incur the same costs.
I have a triple play plan with them and as part of my plan there was no
added cost to upgrade to the platform.
It might be wise to consider that these boxes are like mini cable
modems. 
they have to be such as part of how they work involves accessing the
internet based cloud.
Obviously that which anyone prioritizes and thus chooses to afford is
individual in nature and thus its value is determined.
However, in my time with x-1 I haven't experienced anything that I'd
define as price gouging or discriminatory in nature.
I've no affiliation with the company but to be a customer who will next
month renegotiate another promotional annual rate as I do once a year to
keep my bill at its current level.
I do this with many entities with whim I deal such as cellular providers
and

electric and gas energy suppliers in my state in the USA.
Robin


-----Original Message-----
From: Randi via Electronics-talk
Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2015 4:57 AM
To: Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Electronics-talk] Xfinity and it's pros and cons $$$$$

I was away for a few days and not if anyone answered this question, but
I have many with my carrier which is Comcast. I am are referring to the
new box with Comcast has reads the menus and on screen titles, and more.
I contacted every department and they have me also. You must pay $50.00
for each box, even only 1 person might be blind and doesn't watch TV in
their child's room. With each box there is a monthly added fee of $20.00
I am the only blind person in my FL house but I would have purchase 4
boxes and pay
$80.00 each extra a month not what my maintenance pays. I have decided
it is not worth it. When I asked how they are allowed with ADA they
answered it's recreation. I guess this house will not be trying it in
the near future.
Randi r.sanfilippo at comcast.net

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