Will super fast Internet finally make us love Time Warner Cable?
The Story
Not to be outdone by Google Fiber or AT&T, Time Warner Cable plans to roll out faster Internet speeds and improved TV services for Charlotte this summer.
TWC Maxx enhancements on the way for every TWC customer in the Charlotte area! http://t.co/TVvkcbBNsz
— Time Warner Cable (@TWC_Carolinas) April 8, 2015
The Facts
– Faster service is dubbed “TWC Maxx.”
– The service is six times faster than Time Warner’s current offerings.
– You’ll be able to record six shows at once and save 150 hours of programs.
Spent some time de-cluttering my life today. Sure needed it. Now to de-clutter this DVR. Scandal or How To Get Away With Murder? #nospoilers
— Jillian Newman (@jilliannewla) March 5, 2015
– More on-demand shows: from 19K to 30K
– Coming to Albemarle, Badin, Boiling Springs, Charlotte, Cherryville, Clover (S.C.), Concord, Ellerbe, Gastonia, Harrisburg, Huntersville, Indian Trail, Kannapolis, Kings Mountain, Matthews, Monroe, Mooresville, Rockingham, Salisbury, Shelby, Statesville, Wadesboro, Waxhaw and Weddington.
– It will be offered at no charge!
– Eventually, TWC will offer gigabit speeds. (Let’s you download 25 songs in one second, TV show in 3 seconds, an HD movie in 36 seconds.)
But I wanted Google Fiber
It’s coming, but not for a couple of years as Google builds its fiber network. AT&T also has big plans, but no launch date has been announced.
A photo posted by @rcd1978 on Jan 28, 2015 at 10:09am PST
Does TWC Maxx just turn on?
Starting this week, Time Warner will send notices to customers about the project. Existing customers who plug their cable line directly into their TV will need to request a digital adapter from the company, which will provide them for free if ordered by Dec. 10.
C5’s Take
Time Warner Cable is one of the most complained about businesses in town. But letting us tape all 6 shows we LOVE on Sunday night could help save this relationship.
“Let’s just get through this, then we can get back to you using me politically.”– Alicia #TheGoodWife pic.twitter.com/HB3SaRKrKA
— The Good Wife (@TheGoodWife_CBS) March 23, 2015
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This story was originally published April 8, 2015 at 1:30 PM with the headline "Will super fast Internet finally make us love Time Warner Cable?."