cablecard- can you order PPV by phone?

[abobrow]

I understand with cablecard I can't have two-way communication with the cable company. But we're used to ording PPV stuff by phone anyway (our box never seemed to get it right). I assume this method would still work with a cablecard. Anyone know for sure?

[srothkin]

FWIW, when my Verizon FIOS was installed (not TV yet since the franchise agreement with the town isn't done), the technician said that with a cablecard 1.0 device I would have to call by phone to order PPV shows instead of doing it via the device/box.

I would guess you order the event by phone and then tune to the channel it tells you to, and the cable/phone company sends a signal that lets the cablecard decrypt that channel for the duration of that one show.

[TechDreamer]

I know the satellite companies let you do it over the web, so I am hoping for the same from Time Warner.

[Dan203]

If it's normal PPV with a set channel and time then you should be able to order it by phone no problem. If it's onDemand PPV then you wont be able to do it at all.

Dan

[abobrow]

Thanks, that sounds right.