Time Warner To Move Access Channels to Digital Tier

Time Warner Cable will move several public access channels to a digital tier that is only accessible with a digital converter box from the cable company. The channels include AISD-TV (Channel 22), City of Austin (Channel 6), Travis County TV (Channel 17), Austin Community College's Instructional TV (Channel 19) and channelAustin's public access channels (Channels 10, 11 and 16).

If you have an analog or standard-definition television, you will only be able to view these Public, Educational and Government (PEG) channels on the digital converter box beginning Friday, October 1. Basic tier subscribers will not be charged for the box through December 31, 2015, while standard tier customers are eligible to receive the box free for one year if they request it before December 1, 2010.

The City of Austin channel is also available as a live webcast or video on demand at www.cityofaustin.org/channel6. Travis County TV is also available online at www.co.travis.tx.us/media_services/default.asp. Some of ACC's ITV programming is available for viewing at on-campus media centers and online as well.

Service is not affected for Grande Communications, Suddenlink or AT&T U-Verse customers. The providers of the affected channels have made it clear that they have objected to the change. If you have further questions about the move or about how to obtain a converter box, call Time Warner Cable at 485-6000.