Channels and Programming

[osubeavers]

so i live in oregon and i would like to know how much would it coast for the pac-12 network?

[smashmode]

hello,

I have read that Pac-12 Network will be carried by Comcast amongst others, but I am wondering what tier it would be?  For example I am from Washington, would my local schools be in basic cable? (1-99) or Digital tier?  100-250?  or part of a sports package additional?

Thank you!

[medziatkowicz]

it'll probably be added to the sports package. Not positive though since the big10 network is on digital preferred except in big 10 territory where it is on standard cable.

[CCCarole]

You need to call 1-800 comcast and ask them.

[WarEagle57]

The network hasn't launched yet, but it's likely to be free to basic cable subscribers: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pac-12_Network

[ComcastTeds]

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osubeavers wrote:

so i live in oregon and i would like to know how much would it coast for the pac-12 network?

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 Comcast is scheduled to offer the PAC-12 Networks starting in September in the six PAC-12 states (Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Utah).
 
The PAC-12 Network will be offered on the Digital Starter tier (and above) if in the respective school's TV DMA.

The PAC 12 national network will be available on the Digital Preferred tier outside of the DMA, but only within one of the six PAC-12 states. The networks will be delivered in standard definition.

The channel numbers will be announced closer to the launch date. Comcast will also provide PAC12 network content available On Demand.

The networks will be carried on Digital Starter in the DMAs of each Pac-12 school; the schools and DMAs are:

• Arizona - Tucson
• Arizona State - Phoenix
• Cal - San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose
• Colorado - Denver
• Oregon - Eugene
• Oregon State - Portland
• Stanford - San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose
• UCLA - Los Angeles
• USC - Los Angeles
• Utah - Salt Lake City
• Washington - Seattle
• Washington State - Spokane

[PC_Bigboy]

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WarEagle57 wrote:
The network hasn't launched yet, but it's likely to be free to basic cable subscribers: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pac-12_Network

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Comcast could EASILY replace The Mtn with Pac 12 Mountain on Channel 411 if they wanted to.  Just sayin.....

OTOH.....If they move TruTV off Channel 71 (Since it's also on Channel 163 as well) & replace it with the upcoming Pac 12 Mountain Network, it would not only be on here in the Denver/Boulder area BUT WOULD ALSO be in the Basic Package which the Conference wants to be in.

PSST.....Such a move would also mean that NBC Sports Network would NO LONGER be on the island they're on (Which is Channel 73 - NOWHERE NEAR Altitude, ROOT Sports or ANY of the ESPN channels)

Just thinkin'.....

Cheers

PC

[medziatkowicz]

will this channel be available nationwide like the big10 network?

[PC_Bigboy]

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medziatkowicz wrote:

will this channel be available nationwide like the big10 network?

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I believe the national network will be.  But not the regionals though

Cheers

PC

[bhall27]

You mentioned it will start in September however some of the games start in August for football...will those not be available?

[eggalegga]

From the FAQ section at pac-12.org...

Pac-12 Networks are full-time linear television networks, available to video programming operators, dedicated solely to the Pac-12. The offering will consist of one national network and six regional feeds that will provide 24/7 access to Pac-12 teams and universities, with full HD quality video content.

Will Comcast offer an HD PAC-12 channel for HD subscribers in those 6 states?

[bhall27]

http://www.pac-12.org/portals/7/images/programming-schedules/oregon.pdf

this link says aug 15 is when the network launches, however comcast is saying sept...why the discrepency?

[eggalegga]

The first football game that should air on the new Pac-12 networks is August 30th....Northern Colorado @ Utah.

[bhall27]

Agreed...i hope they air those two games t hat day

[ComcastTeds]

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eggalegga wrote:

From the FAQ section at pac-12.org...

Pac-12 Networks are full-time linear television networks, available to video programming operators, dedicated solely to the Pac-12. The offering will consist of one national network and six regional feeds that will provide 24/7 access to Pac-12 teams and universities, with full HD quality video content.

Will Comcast offer an HD PAC-12 channel for HD subscribers in those 6 states?

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Some Comcast areas will be offering this channel in HD.

[ComcastTeds]

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bhall27 wrote:

http://www.pac-12.org/portals/7/images/programming-schedules/oregon.pdf

this link says aug 15 is when the network launches, however comcast is saying sept...why the discrepency?

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I should have said "by September". I know that many Comcast locations are adding the channel on August 15.  

[eggalegga]

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ComcastTeds wrote:

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eggalegga wrote:

From the FAQ section at pac-12.org...

Pac-12 Networks are full-time linear television networks, available to video programming operators, dedicated solely to the Pac-12. The offering will consist of one national network and six regional feeds that will provide 24/7 access to Pac-12 teams and universities, with full HD quality video content.

Will Comcast offer an HD PAC-12 channel for HD subscribers in those 6 states?

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Some Comcast areas will be offering this channel in HD.

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Thank you.  I'll follow-up with my local provider to verify.

[smashmode]

Hello,

Pac-12 network goes live August 15th.

It is my understanding since I am in Puget Sound, that my Pac-12 Washington channel would be on my basic tier (1-99) and the National P12N channel in my extended digital?  100-415?

Does anyone know where these channels will be at?  It will be nice if they are close to the other sports channels (Early 30's and 400-420)

Thanks!

[eggalegga]

Called Comcast customer service yesterday and spoke with someone in a foreign country.  What a surprise.

After several times being placed on hold AND spelling out PAC-12 to her, she found it was only offered in SD in my area.  I'm hoping she just didn't have all the info and Comcast WILL offer it in HD in my area.

[tamalieii]

Ted, will Pac-12 Network be offered to areas outside of the Western United States and will it be offered in HD to those areas?

I live in the Minneapolis area in the part of town that was Time Warner prior to the post Adelphia market trading. Will my area get at least the national feed and will it be in HD? To be blunt, the CSRs on the phone line are polite, but lack even basic information about this sort of thing. Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

If the answer is I won't be getting the channel, I'll be mad. If it the answer is yes to the channel, but in SD only, then I'll be only very disappointed in Comcast.

[eggalegga]

Just got my Comcast bill in yesterday's mail.  I DO get PAC 12 - Mountain in HD here in Salt Lake.   Would've been nice if the people in customer service would've known this when I called last week.  Information sharing is so lacking at Comcast.

PAC 12 - National channel is only available in SD and is part of a Sports Entertainment Tier I don't think I get.

[Russiaolf]

What is the channel number for the Pac-12 network. This new sports channel kicks off tomorrow, August 15th, and would be helpful to know what channel to turn to.

[tomgossert]

Would like to know here as well for Shippensburg/Chambersburg/Waynesboro PA as well. Also if we are getting ESPN Goalline.

[rog286713]

Comcast will be carrying the channel as part of our Digital Starter package (In other words, if you currently get ESPN, you will have access to the Washington Pac-12 Network) on channel 430 in Standard Definition and channel 428 in High Definition. The national version of the channel will be available in Standard Definition on channel 431. It will be part of the Sports and Entertainment tier of channels, which includes 17 additional channels such as Big Ten Network, CBS Sports Network, FCS Atlantic, FCS Central and FCS Pacific. The Sports and Entertainment tier is available for an additional $7.95 a month.''

google is your friend

[Jcato77]

So looks like I'm getting Pac-12 bay area in HD but not the main PAC-12 station that I have to watch in SD.  In what world does that make sense?

My channels

433-Pac-12BA 

434-Pac-12

823-Pac12BA-HD

i live in PAC-12 school area's you would think I would get the main channel in HD as well.

[Pharrell]

yeah why can't we get the Main pac 12 in HD? not just BA

[Pharrell]

Is it true? we can watch all the six regionals online or on our devices if we use our comcast log in?

[edpeters]

PAC-12 network is supposed to be on Comcast starting today; 430 (P12MT, CU and Utah?)  and 431 (PAC12).  Below from zap2it.com info, but not listed in Comcast Programming -- Channel Lineup, or in my Cable card mapping, and won't come up on my DTAs.  Is anybody getting it?  I'm in 80026 (Boulder/Denver)..

• Wed 8/15
• 7:00am-1:00pm
• 431
• PAC12 

• 430
• P12MT 

• 840
• P12MTHD 

• 1:00pm-7:00pm
• 431
• PAC12

• 430
• P12MT

[Logsdons2012]

I signed up for Comcast a month ago. Signed up for Digital Preferred, with sports package. I live in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and was specifically told by the rep on the phone that Yes, I was guaranteed to get the national Pac-12 Network channel when it lauched Aug 15 (today). On the Pac-12 website, I put it my (Indiana) zip code, and it told me Comcast was carrying it in my area.

Today, after speaking with a foreign rep, then again with a domestic sales rep, I was now told that I would not get the Pac-12 Network at all, even the national channel, and there was zero plans to add it in Indiana (even though it is supposed to be national).

I signed up specifically for this channel. I only signed up because I was told Comcast would carry it. Comcast lied. My account will be cancelled by the end of the week,

Thanks Comcast. You stay classy.

[edpeters]

And can somebody tell me why the last two posts that started out as "new threads" were jammed on to this thread?  These entries are not how much, but rather where is it!

[Logsdons2012]

The Comcast mods must be sweeping us away to get lost in the shuffle, so they don't have to answer them.

They certainly are being consistent with the company's reputation

[19Roderick45]

I'm receiving channel 628, the HD Pac12 network channel.  It's currently running promos for the channel.  I went to channel 430 and 431 to see if I was receiving those, also.  One of them said I wasn't authorized to receive the Pac12 network.  So, my question is, am I authorized or not and is what I'm seeing on 628 is just for the promos and at 7pm local, will I see "Not Authorized"?

Also, the asprct ration on 628 is wrong.  Will it be corrected once regular broadcating starts?

Thanks for you time in these matters...........

Rod

Seattle

[Dannewkirk]

I would also like some info on the pac-12 network. My zip code is 02131. 

Thanks

[ComcastJoe]

Hi all,

If you live outside one of the Pac-12 states, The Pac-12 National Network will be part of our Sports Entertainment Package in most markets.

If you live in one of the Pac-12 states, The Pac-12's regional channels will be available as part of our Digital Starter package according to the list below:

• Arizona - Tucson
• Arizona State - Phoenix
• Cal - San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose
• Colorado - Denver
• Oregon - Eugene
• Oregon State - Portland
• Stanford - San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose
• UCLA - Los Angeles
• USC - Los Angeles
• Utah - Salt Lake City
• Washington - Seattle
• Washington State – Spokane

What if you live in a Pac-12 state but not in one of the markets listed above? Then the Pac-12 Networks, including the national network and a regional channel, are available as part of our Digital Preferred tier. 

Please use the link below to find out what channel number The Pac-12 channel(s) is in your area:

http://pac-12.com/AboutPac-12Enterprises/ChannelFinder.aspx

If you have any questions, please let me know or call 1-800-XFINITY

Thanks,
Joe
XfinityTV.com/Xfinity.com Support
Twitter: @XfinityTVJoe

[Logsdons2012]

Still doesn't address why I was lied to. The tool on the Pac-12 site says I'm supposed to get the national feed in my area, much like I was promised when I signed up. Now, I'm told that my area will not get it, and there is no plans to add the Pac-12 Network in Indiana.

And yes, it appears all the post about the Pac-12 Network were moved to this thread so they could be ignored

[ComcastJoe]

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Logsdons2012 wrote:

Still doesn't address why I was lied to. The tool on the Pac-12 site says I'm supposed to get the national feed in my area, much like I was promised when I signed up. Now, I'm told that my area will not get it, and there is no plans to add the Pac-12 Network in Indiana.

And yes, it appears all the post about the Pac-12 Network were moved to this thread so they could be ignored

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Pac-12 officially launches at 6 PM Pacific time on 8/15 in most markets but not all.

What is your zip code and service area? I can further look into this for you.

Thanks,
Joe
XfinityTV.com/Xfinity.com Support
Twitter: @XfinityTVJoe

[Logsdons2012]

46835, Fort Wayne, IN

Both reps I talked to over the phone, the first one in India, the second one domestic, both said: "You do not currently have the Pac-12 Network in your area, and Comcast has zero plans to add it in the future."

This is in direct contrast to what I was told when I was considering signing up: "Your area is guaranteed to have the Pac-12 Network."

[rblawrence]

Joe,

Sorry to be an annoyance, but I'm only concerned because I was told on the phone that I wouldn't receive the channel, yet the Pac-12 Channel Finder says Comcast will be broadcasting it here (but has no idea what channel it would be on).

Would you mind looking into ZIP Code 22311; service area Alexandria, Virginia.

Also, any idea when the Pac-12 streaming will be available through Xfinity.TV? 

I believe that will be available to all Comcast customers, which might solve some of the grumbles. 

Thank you.

Robert

[Brianfobi]

Me too! When I was picking which cable or satellite package to use, the Comcast site told me that I was going to be able to get it.  The Pac12 website said the same thing, but that I should check back for the channel lineup.

Now, I'm told that I can't get Pac12 Network in Boston?!?!  I feel like I've been subject to a bait-and-switch, and I don't like it.  The recourse is that I'm told that I should write to Comcast?  If I write to Comcast, it will be to ask for a refund for the cable bill I've been paying.

Not cool.

[aaronchang]

I have called the 1800 multiple times and no one has been able to confirm whether or not the national network will even be avaliable on the sports entertainment package in my service area. Can you tell me if and when the network will be avaliable?

I live in Arlington, VA, zip 22206

[Brianfobi]

Exactly.  I would be willing to pay a few extra bucks per month for it.

[AndySnacks]

How does the "TV Everywhere" Authentication work?  The Pac-12 website says "Xfinity customers, visit Xfinitytv.com to watch Pac-12 Networks," yet I can find nothing on the website even remotely pertaining to the Pac-12.

[Logsdons2012]

Looks like Comcast has been lying to all of us. At least its consistent.

[JediBendu]

Thank you for your response.

My main concern is the ability to watch channels from the other regions.

Being in the Bay Area, I am able to watch Pac12 BA and Pac12 National.

However, I would like to have a subscription to the Arizona, Los Angeles, Oregon, Washington, and Mountain channels.

I have heard 4 different answers from 4 different people within Comcast Support.

Will I get to watch programming from channels outside my "DMA?" How do I go about this?

[rblawrence]

My understanding is that Comcast isn't going to carry all 7 channels ANYwhere, other than through the TV Everywhere Platform on Xfinity.TV, which hopefully will be set up soon. 

[LC505]

Can someone from Comcast please confirm that the TV anywhere function on-line will allow people to view the Pac-12 network from anywhere in the country?

[aaronjs22]

When I go on the PAC-12 site and put in my zip code of 80111, it says comcast does not carry the pac-12 network in my area.  When I put in a zip code 20 minutes away from me, 80246, it comes up and says the network is available.  Does this really mean that because I have a zip code 20 minutes away, I cannot use the pac 12 network??!?

[FWute]

I live in Fort Wayne and did the exact same thing by signing up for Comcast Digital Preferred with the sports entertainment tier added.  I called today as well and got the same response that it is not even going to be offered here. What a joke. The PAC12 network is the only reason I evened signed up and now I apparently can't even pay extra to get the national channel.  Thanks for the heads up Comcast. 

[df2003]

Comcast Chicago has no plans of carrying the Pac-12 Network.  And from what it sounds like if you're not in one of the states where a Pac-12 school is, Comcast isn't going to carry the national channel for you to even order.  I mean what the heck?  

Can I use the internet stream?  If so how do I go about it.  All it says on the Pac-12 site is to log into the Xfinity webpage.

[DuckUniverse]

22603 Winchester VA. I have the sports package and get the Big 10 and Fox Sports. At least get the internet feed to me.