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With On Demand, how long can I “keep” my show?
Usually at least 24 hours, although some programs may offer different viewing availability. In any event, you can stop your program or movie whenever you like and return to it later, resuming exactly where you left off. Or you can watch the whole program again in its entirety at any time during your available viewing period.
What about late fees?
There are none. When your viewing availability period ends, the movie or program you requested is simply no longer available to your TV set. (You can re-order it again if you like, however.)
What kinds of programs are available?
There’s a wide range of programs available from on-demand television, and it’s growing by the month. Typical choices include full-length, uncut and commercial-free movies, current TV dramas and sitcoms, news and documentary shows, and classic TV programs and movies.
Why offer the same shows that are already on “live” TV?
On Demand is all about convenience. If you miss a show when it’s on live, you can watch it later whenever it’s convenient to you. Plus, with On Demand, you can pause, rewind and fast-forward the show you’ve selected.
How much does it cost?
Lots of On Demand TV shows are free. Current movies generally cost about the same amount you’d pay to rent a DVD or video tape from a local video store (but of course, now you don’t have to leave your home). And several popular premium channels, like HBO, Showtime and Starz!, make their program schedules available as “subscription-on-demand” for a small monthly fee.
What equipment do I need?
You can enjoy on-demand television using the same remote control and the same digital cable receiver you already have. Or, if you don’t yet receive digital cable, you can call your cable company to sign up. On Demand works through the same remote control and the same on-screen TV menu that comes with digital cable. There’s no new equipment to buy.
What’s the difference between On Demand and Digital Video Recorders?
Both On Demand television and digital video recorders (DVRs) let you enjoy television in new ways, and both feature VCR-style control (pause, rewind, fast-forward) over television. But there are big differences, too. With On Demand television, you don’t have to record anything; your cable company already provides a rich menu of movies, TV shows, news programs and more. Plus, On Demand doesn’t require any new equipment. It works through the same digital cable service and remote control already used by digital cable customers. On Demand also works without any advance planning: TV shows and movies are available from a library maintained by the cable company. DVRs require you to designate which TV shows you want to store within your own device.
What’s the difference between On Demand and pay-per-view?
On Demand offers you additional control and flexibility that pay-per-view doesn’t. For instance, you can’t pause, rewind or fast-forward a pay-per-view movie. On Demand also lets you select and begin viewing a movie or show whenever you want – whether it’s 9 p.m. or 3:37 in the morning or . Finally, On Demand features a broader range of movies and programs than pay-per-view.
Can I get On Demand from satellite TV?
No. On Demand television uses a content-delivery technology that depends on the presence of a local, two-way distribution network like cable. Satellites that beam television signals from space are able to send the same TV signals everywhere, but they aren’t able to slice and dice their signals into individual video “streams” that serve unique households.