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St. Maarten Cable TV's Digital Launch Schedule

Written by  Barbara Warren 27 January 2012 Published in Island News
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PHILIPSBURG - St. Maarten Cable TV reminds its subscribers that effective February 1, 2012, everyone is required to switch to a Motorola digital box to continue receiving service.

It is necessary that subscribers visit the primary Business Office at Madame Estate to exchange their analog box in order to continue receiving service.

To provide all customers the opportunity to gradually transition to the digital platform and to accommodate the change to the new digital platform, St. Maarten Cable TV will simulcast the analog channels until May 1, 2012.

, the Company will cease transmission of the analog channels and the Pioneer converters will no longer receive the signal.

Subscribers in the areas listed below should come in during the periods mentioned to swap their analog cable box for a digital box. Customers must also bring their remote(s), coupon book and a valid ID.

Those subscribers that have a shield on the cable box or not able to remove their cable box should call the customer service department at 542-4361 for further instructions.

Area #1: February 1, 2012 to February 13, 2012

Madame Estate/Fort William

Sucker Garden, Upper & Lower

Area #2: February 14, 2012 to February 24, 2012

Philipsburg / Fort William

Guano Bay / Hope estate

Area #3: February 27, 2012 to March 9, 2012

Dawn Beach / Oyster Pond / Red Pond

Defiance / Middle Region

Area #4: March 1, 2012 to March 13, 2012

Pelican

Simpson Bay

Area #5: March 12, 2012 to March 22, 2012

Belvedere / Rice Hill

Dutch Quarter / Union Farm

Area #6: March 14, 2012 to March 23, 2012

Airport Road

Beacon Hill

Area #7: March 23, 2012 to April 4, 2012

Illidge Road / Bush Road / Cul De Sac

Betty's Estate / Saunders / Mary's Fancy

Area #8: March 26, 2012 to April 5, 2012

Cole Bay

Cay Bay

Area #9: April 5, 2012 to April 17, 2012

Cay Hill / Belair

Ebenezer / St. Peters / South Reward / L.B. Scott Road

Area #10: April 10, 2012 to April 20, 2012

Maho / Pointe Pirouette

Low Lands

Area #11: April 18, 2012 to April 30, 2012

Pointe Blanche

Customers are also encouraged to call the office at 542-4361 or contact the office online at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to gather all the pertinent information prior to visiting the Business Office. St. Maarten Cable TV's Customer Service Representatives will gladly provide the requisite information needed to accelerate the process. Information about the swap process will also be included on St. Maarten Cable TV's website at www.innovativevi.net/sxmcable.

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