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blah
Joined: 08 May 2003
Location: Ulsan, Korea
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 Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2003 7:15 am Post subject: Cable TV Blues |
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I just arrived, and was happy that my cable was already hooked up -- that is until I discovered that I must have the crappiest cable package in the country. I have 40+ channels, but only about 4 in English and no CNN, BBC, AXN, Star Movies, etc. I had all of these is Taiwan and the Philippines. What gives? How much do I have to pay to at least get the news and a few decent sitcoms? Is this option available? I'm in Ulsan (if that means anything).
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William Beckerson
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| Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2003 8:14 am Post subject: |
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Welcome to Korea. A land where they dont speak English an thus feel no need to rebroadcast all of the ameican networks.
However, AFN is in English, and is Arirang TV. OCN shows a lot of American movies, and CSI on Monday to Thursday.
And SBS Sports and Sky KBS show wrestling.
But it all depends upon your cable company. If they dont see a demand for BBC World in your area, then they wont carry it. |
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BTM
Joined: 20 Jan 2003
Location: Back in the saddle.
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| Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2003 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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| However, AFN is in English, and is Arirang TV. |
Calling Arirang English-language programming is a bit of a stretch, though. |
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whatthefunk
Joined: 21 Apr 2003
Location: Dont have a clue
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| Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2003 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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| BTM wrote: |
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| However, AFN is in English, and is Arirang TV. |
Calling Arirang English-language programming is a bit of a stretch, though. |
What? You don't want to hear about Korea all day long? |
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kimcheeking
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| Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2003 12:20 am Post subject: |
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| star movies is only available in SE asia according to the advertising. |
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Mashimaro
Joined: 31 Jan 2003
Location: location, location
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| Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2003 1:23 am Post subject: |
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| William Beckerson wrote: |
However, AFN is in English |
AFN isn't available everywhere unfortunately, and I doubt it is in Ulsan where the poster is from. |
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mishlert
Joined: 13 Mar 2003
Location: On the 3rd rock from the sun
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| Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 4:42 am Post subject: |
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I have Sky Life, which is satellite TV, and it's great.
I love movies and it has about 20 movie channels, and I pay about KW 8,000 for Catch On/Catch On Plus (2 for 1).
Price: 23,700/month
Channels: CNN, MGM, TCM, Sports, etc.
Also, there are about 30 satellite radio stations and pay-per-view. The latter costs KW 1,500, maximum, per movie.
For more information call Sky Life at 02 2003 3074(English speakers). |
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The Lemon
Joined: 11 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 6:38 am Post subject: |
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| Calling Arirang English-language programming is a bit of a stretch, though. |
What- TV Kyopo?
Young Korean-Americans should be told that television careers await them in Korea - newsreaders, gameshow hosts - a whole network just for them.
Though they do get a few white ESL teachers on there on occasion..
I'm not quite sure who their target audience is. |
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blah
Joined: 08 May 2003
Location: Ulsan, Korea
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| Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 6:51 am Post subject: Thanks |
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Thanks for all the helpful replies. At least I know I have options to explore now. No more blues  |
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Gollum
Joined: 04 Sep 2003
Location: Japan
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| Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 11:46 am Post subject: You should |
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You should live in Yongsan, where they force you to buy a 100,000 won converter just so you can get CNN -- AFTER your cable bill triples.
They scramble CNN because they know the foriegners here want it, and they charge a premium for it.
I don't have CNN because of this. |
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jajdude
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 1:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Well I think there are some good movie channels available, like Catch On. It seems to vary with location though. Every "gu" in Seoul seems to have different channels or at least diff. numbers for them. "Discovery" is good. |
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kimcheeking
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| Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:33 pm Post subject: Re: You should |
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| Gollum wrote: |
You should live in Yongsan, where they force you to buy a 100,000 won converter just so you can get CNN -- AFTER your cable bill triples.
They scramble CNN because they know the foriegners here want it, and they charge a premium for it.
I don't have CNN because of this. |
Mapo gu does the same thing. however you have to pay 25,000 per month extra to get it. |
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matthews_world
Joined: 15 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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| mishlert wrote: |
I have Sky Life, which is satellite TV, and it's great.
I love movies and it has about 20 movie channels, and I pay about KW 8,000 for Catch On/Catch On Plus (2 for 1).
Price: 23,700/month
Channels: CNN, MGM, TCM, Sports, etc.
Also, there are about 30 satellite radio stations and pay-per-view. The latter costs KW 1,500, maximum, per movie.
For more information call Sky Life at 02 2003 3074(English speakers). |
That sounds cool!
How much was connection?
Did you disconnect your cable or do you still need that?
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mishlert
Joined: 13 Mar 2003
Location: On the 3rd rock from the sun
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| Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2003 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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I paid 80k installation, but the box is mine, as for the dish, I don't think so, but who knows.
Best thing to do is call the number and get the facts; they speak English. |
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