Update coming?
Just got an email from Optimum... seems like an update to the guide? They reboot my boxes almost once a week. Never an email though. Wonder what they are doing to justify the email? ----- Over the next...
View Article[iO] Ghost In The Machine: 4250HD timers
For many years, the channel timers in SA/Cisco Explorer boxes were useful for creating a custom schedule for viewing and recording. Basically, you had a cable channel you controlled, so you could lay...
View Article[OOL] How can I tell if I'm receiving ultra 50?
Just signed up for OOL Ultra 50 last week but only seem to be able to pull 18Mbps down and 5Mbps up making me think I still have 15/5 service. Is there a way I can tell if this service has actually...
View Article[help] Optimum App for Laptop and Windows 8.1
Has anyone gotten the Optimum App to work with Windows 8.1?
View Article[help] USA Channel38 POOR RECEPTION
It has been more than a week this channel's reception has been very poor. It starts getting worst every 12AM and goes completely BLANK! All other channels are ok. Optimum says its the TV station itself...
View Article[iO] Music Choice Updates, December 10
Here's the link: https://www.optimum.net/pages/mcchanges.html
View ArticleMulti not recording all shows?
I've set to record on multi a few shows or movies, and they're not recording. Anyone else experiencing this as well? Last night I noticed it happened on a CBS 30 min. sitcom. DVR was set, but it never...
View Article100 mbps network card, on Ultra 101 - Do I need to upgrade?
Hello peoples, I have been wondering if I need to upgrade my 100 mbps network card for the Ultra 101 service. I assume its still ok for the current dl /upload .. Would I see a difference upgrading or...
View ArticlePirate Bay blocked?
Never had a problem before but now optimum is redirecting me to the domain not found page. Advice/tips?
View Article[iO] SDV Channels On Raritan System
Does anyone know what channels utilize Switched Digital Video on the Raritan (Piscataway, Edison, New Brunswick, etc.) system? I know several channels like HBO Comedy, used to be on SDV but no longer...
View ArticleArris TM822
I've just noticed that the 'Link' light is blinking orange, all the rest are green. Is this normal???
View ArticleOptimum Voice will be taxed plus 2 more fees
Starting in January: Important information: Beginning with your next billing statement, your monthly bill will include a sales tax on Optimum Voice, an E911 fee and a Federal Universal Service Fund fee.
View Article[OOL] Optimum WiFi Hotspot
Hi, OOL small business installation coming up soon. Optimum account rep wants to install an Optimum WiFi hotspot on the premises. But they do not provide a router. [Why not?] Question: If I wanted to...
View Article[iO] Recommendation for a universal remote
I'd like to get a universal remote that can control my Samsung HDTV, SA8300HD, and a ROKU 3 without losing too much functionality. Does anyone use a remote that controls all of these devices and which...
View ArticleTake it for what it's worth...Mergers and Acquisitions
According to the New York Post the Dollan's may get involved in some way with the consolidation and mergers being talked about especially concerning TWC. If this means as a potential buyer of some of...
View Article[iO] TV Outage?
All boxes have been booting for an hour and Optimum isn't answering their phones. Is Fairfield/Bridgeport TV out?
View ArticleSamsung HD Box taking forever to boot up?
We accidently unplugged our Samsung HD box... Plugged it back in and it rebooted and then said to TURN ON... So I turned the box on and now the TV screen says: PLEASE WAIT... We are preparing the...
View ArticleTraffic & Weather Now WORTHLESS (Channel 61) RANT
Oh great the morons at News12 thought it was "smart" to no longer talk about the traffic conditions. You now have to sit in front of the TV and watch the report because it's "to difficult" to explain...
View ArticleWhich signal levels are better and cleaner?
Just trying to get the best and cleanest signal, while I realize my signal levels are already good, I was just trying to improve on them.. I have one cable line from the road directly into my...
View ArticleChecking local web history on the Sagemcom "Smart Router"?
Here's a random question. I've noticed that when accessing admin settings on the Smart Router that Optimum is offering(Sagemcom but with Optimum branding), instead of it taking you to a normal hardware...
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