cable TV has fallen victim to their own laziness. They have a state authorized monopoly in every area I’ve ever lived. They have no competition and as soon as something new shows up (dish, FiOS etc) they lose customers.
I despised my cable company until we got FiOS and now we have twice the channel line-up, twice the HD selection, great internet and phone service for the cost of just cable tv service offered by ComCrap or Why-Finity.
Now that we’re moving, I’m stuck with ComCrap again because there is no other provider that has been “approved” by the local gubmint. Our new neighborhood is littered with satellite dishes because ComCrap service is “spotty” at best. I’m guessing that as soon as Verizon get the green light to start service in our sub, ComCrap will get on the stick and start servicing.
You may want to look into that - I remember reading a few months ago that Verizon has decided not to lay any new fiber, which means if it's not already dug and in the ground in your 'hood - it could be awhile before they commence any new digging.
BTW - I moved from Comcrap to FIOS about 18 months ago because Comcrap wouldnt open up my router to allow HD video conferencing from my home office - they told me I wasnt authorized to use video in my house! They were either so inexperienced or thought we were in the Soviet Union but either way I moved my service as fast as I could.
I call them InCompetentCast.