Not technically, but some cable operators require that you do subscribe to basic analog cable TV service before you sign up for high speed Internet access. Check with your local cable company for specific information.

A typical room has one cable outlet, two internet connections and a local phone line with a digital telephone. (Back to top)

Cable Internet access uses cable television wires instead of telephone lines to connect to the Internet. It is extremely fast and does not tie up telephone lines for incoming or outgoing calls and faxes. SURFboard cable modems are capable of downloading up to 100 times faster than traditional analog phone modems, when comparing download speeds with a traditional 28.8k analog modem. Actual speeds will vary, and are often less than the maximum possible.

Every residence hall room at Simpson is linked to Ethernet, giving you full access to the colorful World Wide Web, the Internet and computer databases around the globe, via the Netscape browser. Using your own computer you'll be able to complete assignments, produce presentations, explore information resources and communicate with other computer users on campus and worldwide.

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Every residence hall room is furnished with one cable outlet; it is the responsibility of the student to provide the television. In addition, an Ethernet outlet is provided in the room for each student, which includes a direct connection to the Hollins University network. Additionally, Tinker and Randolph residence halls are wireless.

Cable Internet is a high speed, digital, Internet connection sent over existing cable lines to your home.

Most units are equipped with Cable TV (basic), local telephone, Internet access. There are exceptions, please ask. Most downtown apartments have underground parking. In other areas, it is very common for people to park on the street.

All these services will be available on site. Phone will be provided through a central phone system, cable TV through one of the local cable companies, and Internet through a private local company. The onsite property management company will manage all these services.

You will need a standard usb cable (the one that is included in the box when you buy the phone). Because you are going to use a usb cable you have to install drivers for this cable. You can find this drivers at the downloads page If you do not have this cable you can buy it from us. For now go to contact site to ask us for the cable. You can also buy it in every electronic store and ebay. It's often the same cable as used to connect digital (video) camera's to a pc.

Yes, you can get the MyACTV service even if you don't subscribe to cable TV. The subscription cost is $49.95 monthly.

The simplest case is when you are holding a talk in Weber 117 or 105. Math has two laptop/projector combos, one fast (the silver Gateway laptop) and one slow (the black IBM laptop). Under normal conditions, the combos just work, no muss, no fuss. Make sure the connector is connected on the back of the laptop and make sure to turn on the projector before turning on the laptop (see above).

No, the digital converter will be installed by one of our technicians on your current cable ready television.

Yes, your cable TV line can carry the TV signal while you send and receive information on the Internet. Depending on how many TVs you have connected to the cable coming into your home, you may also be in need of a Signal Splitter to allow more cable connections to areas within your home. Click here to learn more about our Signal Splitter and Signal Booster products. Currently, most Internet service providers do not provide cable Internet access.

All library departments, computer labs, offices, dorm rooms, and any other computers that are connected to the university network have access to the Internet. We prefer that computers in the library departments be used for research purposes rather than email, chat rooms, net surfing, etc.

Each room is equipped with Time Warner Cable's Road Runner High Speed Internet service.

It works through the same broadband network that brings you cable TV. A cable modem is connected between the cable outlet in your home and your computer.

No, you do not need access to SKY TV to complete your programme. The SIT2LRN programming that screens daily on SKY Digital Channel 90 is supplementary to your programme materials.

Yes you do. In order to establish a non-addressable system, it is essential to have a converter. A cable ready TV, VCR and a Cable Company box do not provide for this feature and in not doing so, cannot replace a converter. You must have a converter to use a descrambler. This is especially true if you desire a converter/descrambler that cannot be altered or addressed by your cable company.