CA: Converter box problem interrupts AT&T tv cable service

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Published Saturday, April 15, 2000, in the San Jose Mercury News

CA: Converter box problem interrupts AT&T tv cable service

Mercury News Staff Report

An unknown number of AT&T digital cable television customers were without service Friday because of an undiagnosed problem with their converter boxes, a spokesman said.

The malfunction was occurring only in a certain type of converter boxes, said AT&T representative Andrew Johnson.

About 100 people phoned to complain in San Jose, he said. AT&T cable services about 1.6 million customers in the Bay Area.

Some were able to regain a picture by unplugging their converter box's power cord from the outlet. However, Johnson said customers should call AT&T for assistance.

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-- Carl Jenkins (Somewherepress@aol.com), April 15, 2000


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