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Considering TIVO instead of a cable box? Stanford now supports TIVO Series 2, 3, and HD DVRsOver 140 Channels available! IT Services gives Stanford West and Welch Rd. residents the option of traditional analog cable TV or digital cable TV. The digital tier services include an extensive array of premium options, as well as 30 great-sounding DMX music channels. Whatever set of Cable TV services you select, the charges will appear conveniently on the same bill as your telephone and data services. For more information about our Cable TV services or to order service, call 725-HELP. For complete channel listings, see the Stanford West and Welch Rd. Channel Lineup. For complete rate listings, see the Rates for All Services.
Standard Cable TV
Standard Service includes 59 local broadcast and cable television channels. Premium channels are available for an additional charge per month.
- Cinemax
- The Movie Channel
- HBO
- Showtime
Digital Tier
Digital Basic Service
59 local broadcast and cable television channels plus 70 digital satellite, pay-per-view channels, and an interactive program guide.
Digital Premium Service
Choose from five premium families: 8 HBO | 6 Cinemax | 3 Movie Channels | 10 Showtimes | 15 Starz/Encore
- 1 premium = HBO
- 2 premiums = HBO + Showtime
- 3 premiums = HBO + Showtime + Cinemax
- 4 premiums = HBO + Showtime + Cinemax + Starz/Encore
- 5 premiums = HBO + Showtime + Cinemax + Starz/Encore + Them Movie Channel
Considering a new HD TV?
Choose one with Cablecard and TV Guide On Screen technology and eliminate the cable box.Digital High Definition Service*
Add 11 high definition channels to bundled subscription; requires digital basic service.
Digital High Definition DVR Service*
Add 11 high definition channels to bundled subscription; includes dual tuner DVR cable box; requires digital basic service.
| * | Digital high definition service with HBO Premium includes HBO HD. Digital High Definition Service with Showtime Premium includes Showtime HD |
Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Service
Includes a dual tuner DVR box with HD Service, requires digital basic service.
Record Stanford Cable TV onto your cable box hard disk. Pause at any time and continue playing or to record a program for viewing at a later date. Also, use to set to periodically record favorite shows.
TiVo
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.


