View Full Version : Cincinnati Bell Fioptics DVR?
Does anyone know what kind of DVR Fioptics uses? Is the DVR hardware and TV service any good. I'd be curious to know from anyone who has or has used Fioptics services.
Cincinnati Bell offer the Directv service.
redsoxfan26
07-16-09, 10:25 AM
They have there own dvr's.
http://www.cincinnatibell.com/customer_support/product_support/fioptics/video/
They have there own dvr's.
http://www.cincinnatibell.com/customer_support/product_support/fioptics/video/
we have directv throught cincinnati bell and we have an hr20.
Shades228
07-16-09, 05:18 PM
http://www.cincinnatibell.com/customer_support/product_support/fioptics/video/ outlines that this is a specific program of fttp and limited areas. It's their version of FIOS.
The OP's question is answered in the URL that was posted.
http://www.cincinnatibell.com/customer_support/product_support/fioptics/video/ outlines that this is a specific program of fttp and limited areas. It's their version of FIOS.
The OP's question is answered in the URL that was posted.
fioptics is not avaible the website still advertises dsl and directv
redsoxfan26
07-16-09, 08:38 PM
It probably will be soon. Read this article:
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20090626/BIZ01/906280311/Bell+charges+into+cable+market
Ohio fiber optic? You guys have 14%+ unemployment rate and fiber optic before our less then 10% unemployment rate city (That still looks new, not like Cleveland) Atlanta????
I guess this guy may have something to ACTUALLY PUT in his tourism videos soon:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysmLA5TqbIY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZzgAjjuqZM
Yes, I realize Cleveland is upper Ohio, but that's the point. We're a major city and you guys with your recession rate and bad cities get fiber???! Before us??!
Fioptics uses both the Motorola iGuide DVR and Cisco (Scientific Atlanta) SARA DVR solutions depending on location. What is your address or complex name and I can check?
jleupen
07-22-09, 08:04 PM
Here is the link to Cincinnati Bell's Fioptics FTTH service:
http://www.cinbelltel.com/fioptics/
Here is the link to Cincinnati Bell's Fioptics FTTH service:
http://www.cinbelltel.com/fioptics/
it is not avaible.
I"m on the southern part of the river, so its not near me yet. BUT I would sure love to hear from someone who's had a Dish HD DVR, or bet yet a Directv HD DVR and made the switch to this service. I'd love to hear what they think of the fioptics hardware and service.
dpeters11
07-30-09, 11:26 AM
Looks like I'll stick with DirecTV. I couldn't stand going to a Scientific Atlanta or Motorola.
Though I'm always for more Internet bandwidth, likely not at the price I'd want though.
Hey guys, I just recently moved into an apartment complex and when I was looking in April Cincinnati Bell was laying their fiber down. I decided to get the fioptics internet with directv (I would take anything but TWC).
When they guy showed up to set up my internet, he also informed me that they offered a cable service....I had no idea, it wasn't on their website that I could find, but I told him I'll just stick with Directv. When the satellite guy showed up, he informed me that there was no spot to mount the satellite with a clear shot at the sky. Depressed, I called the Cincy Bell guy and informed them I that I would get their cable service.
I couldn't be happier. I have the motorola DVR and it is fantasic. It changes channels with no delay, the HD looks better than TW, and the internet one of the fastest I have ever experienced. If you have the chance to get Fioptics, I would highly suggest it.
Hey guys, I just recently moved into an apartment complex and when I was looking in April Cincinnati Bell was laying their fiber down. I decided to get the fioptics internet with directv (I would take anything but TWC).
When they guy showed up to set up my internet, he also informed me that they offered a cable service....I had no idea, it wasn't on their website that I could find, but I told him I'll just stick with Directv. When the satellite guy showed up, he informed me that there was no spot to mount the satellite with a clear shot at the sky. Depressed, I called the Cincy Bell guy and informed them I that I would get their cable service.
I couldn't be happier. I have the motorola DVR and it is fantasic. It changes channels with no delay, the HD looks better than TW, and the internet one of the fastest I have ever experienced. If you have the chance to get Fioptics, I would highly suggest it.
Good to hear. Can I ask which make/model HD DVR you've used in the past?
I previously used a scientific atlanta cable box with TWC
I previously used a scientific atlanta cable box with TWC
Well maybe someone whose had a HR2x or Dish equivalent can chime in with the pros/cons of fioptics hardware?
dpeters11
08-07-09, 12:15 PM
Hey guys, I just recently moved into an apartment complex and when I was looking in April Cincinnati Bell was laying their fiber down. I decided to get the fioptics internet with directv (I would take anything but TWC).
When they guy showed up to set up my internet, he also informed me that they offered a cable service....I had no idea, it wasn't on their website that I could find, but I told him I'll just stick with Directv. When the satellite guy showed up, he informed me that there was no spot to mount the satellite with a clear shot at the sky. Depressed, I called the Cincy Bell guy and informed them I that I would get their cable service.
I couldn't be happier. I have the motorola DVR and it is fantasic. It changes channels with no delay, the HD looks better than TW, and the internet one of the fastest I have ever experienced. If you have the chance to get Fioptics, I would highly suggest it.
What's the storage capacity like? Meaning how many hours of HD can it hold?
What's the storage capacity like? Meaning how many hours of HD can it hold?
Good question to start, may I add:
Does it offer multi-room viewing with other units in the house?
Dual Live Buffers (switch between 2 channels without missing anything)?
Widgets? Apps?
redsoxfan26
08-07-09, 06:44 PM
What's the storage capacity like? Meaning how many hours of HD can it hold?
See my link in post #3
The website reports the DVR holds 20 hours of HD or 90 hours of SD
It does not offer multi-room viewing. My current setup is a HD-DVR in my family room and a HD box in my bedroom.
I'm not sure if it had a dual buffer or anything. I know when I change the channel it is instant unless I am changing from HD to SD or vice versa. And no widgets or apps.
I will say that it is not perfect, the interface could be more user friendly, and the VOD could be better, but it is a very new service and I believe these are things that can easily be repaired. As it is now, it is pretty raw but very simple.
Oh and when they set the cable up they included HDMI cables with both of the sets, something that TWC never did for me.
Does anyone know if Fioptics would accept a Tivo instead of their low-tech receiver?
Does anyone know if Fioptics would accept a Tivo instead of their low-tech receiver?
Probably not.
You can use a Tivo WITH their low-tech receiver though.
Does anyone know if Fioptics would accept a Tivo instead of their low-tech receiver?
You can lease a CableCard from Cincinnati Bell to use in a Tivo. This will eliminate the need for a set top box. However, VOD (video on demand) will not function without their set top box.
So I felt I had to register to share my story.
I moved into an apartment complex that is wired with fioptics. The internet is great. I have 30/30 so there is really little to complain about. Tech said they can easily go 100/100 when competition drives them up there.
As for the cable, well, I cancelled it. I had poor signal and they really couldnt figure out how to boost it. The DVR was the worst part:
-Shows will start and stop at inproper times leaving you with too little of a show
-The DVR will occasionally stop recording a show then start again leaving 2-3 entries for a show
-You will tell it to record a show, and it will the first time, then it will not record future shows.
-I have even seen it mark a show as recording on the guide, but not record it while I was on another channel.
I have the Cisco Explorer 8540. The software is just awful, unintuitive and plain bad. I hate giving up 30/30 internet, but I have to in order to reliably record shows.
So I felt I had to register to share my story.
I moved into an apartment complex that is wired with fioptics. The internet is great. I have 30/30 so there is really little to complain about. Tech said they can easily go 100/100 when competition drives them up there.
As for the cable, well, I cancelled it. I had poor signal and they really couldnt figure out how to boost it. The DVR was the worst part:
-Shows will start and stop at inproper times leaving you with too little of a show
-The DVR will occasionally stop recording a show then start again leaving 2-3 entries for a show
-You will tell it to record a show, and it will the first time, then it will not record future shows.
-I have even seen it mark a show as recording on the guide, but not record it while I was on another channel.
I have the Cisco Explorer 8540. The software is just awful, unintuitive and plain bad. I hate giving up 30/30 internet, but I have to in order to reliably record shows.
I'm wondering if they offer a bundle of just Internet and Phone? And how much that would be. The Fioptics website only shows bundles with TV. I think I want to keep my DirecTV for the equipment and Sunday Ticket, mainly the equipment.
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