Comcast on Thursday announced the “World of More” beginning April, 2009.
Officials said the “World of More” "brings new wideband digital technology to Chattanooga" and will mean faster Internet access speeds (up to 50 Mbps), additional digital television channels – including High Definition (HD) channels, more Video On Demand (VOD) choices, and digital quality video and sound to every television in the home.
“The way people watch TV, listen to music, use the phone or surf the Internet is evolving to an all- digital world,” said Valerie Gillespie, vice president and general manager for Comcast in Chattanooga.
“In an effort to keep our customers ahead of that digital curve and to provide them with the products and services they want, Comcast’s new 'World of More' allows all of our customers to enjoy the benefits of all-digital technology at no additional cost. By converting our present fiber optic network to wideband, our internet customers will experience some of the fastest Internet access speeds available today. Comcast is continually listening to our customers and making the investments needed to meet their expectations and give them more products and services.
“Our increased Internet access speeds and enhanced video digital services are an added way for us to deliver reliable and quality services and bring the ‘World of More’ to Chattanooga.”
As part of the “World of More” Comcast will provide each retail Full Basic tier household with one complimentary digital cable converter featuring access to On Demand programming, 45 commercial-free music channels, interactive program guide, and parental controls. In addition, each Full Basic tier household will receive two complimentary digital adapters for use in viewing digital channels on additional TVs. If customers need more than two digital adapters, they will be available for a nominal fee, it was stated.
The “World of More” is part of Comcast’s network enhancements and is not related to the federally mandated Digital Broadcast Transition, which is currently underway and will be completed by June 12.