STV Cable Television Service for Students
Cable TV Self-installation Starts September 2009
Effective September 14, 2009, students subscribing to Digital Cable TV services (including HD and DVR services) will be able to self-install their digital cable boxes. To subscribe to cable TV services, place your order at your My IT Services site on Axess. Activation fee is $35.
After ordering, you can pick up your digital cable TV box at:
- Forsythe Hall — 275 Panama Street, Room 190
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., . [map]
If you need help installing your cable TV, see Connecting your Cable TV.
You can also get live help 24/7:
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., call 5-HELP (650-725-4357), and press Option 3.
All other times, call 5-HELP (650-725-4357), and press Option 2.
STV is an optional, University-operated cable television service that provides a rich layer of entertainment, sports, news, and cultural programming to the Stanford Community. Courtesy Room Service and Courtesy Lounge Service are available free of charge in student rooms and residential lounges. STV Basic and digital service as well as Deluxe Lounge service requires a paid subscription to tune in.
If you and your roommate(s) choose to request Student cable service (STV), you must subscribe through the University. The local cable TV companies do not provide service at Stanford.
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Considering TIVO instead of a cable box?
Stanford now supports TIVO Series 2, 3, and HD DVRs. Standard and Digital cable subscribers can enjoy the use of TiVo Series 2 DVRs. High Definition DVR subscribers can use either the Stanford-provided dual tuner DVR or the subscriber-supplied TiVo Series 3 or HD DVR. The cost of the Stanford Cable Service is the same using a Stanford DVR or a TiVo DVR. Use of TiVo Series 3 or HD DVR requires Cablecard installation.
Note: Using TiVo requires a separate TiVo subscription.
