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2. What is a cable card?

Digital plug-and-play is a new technology. To use it, you need to get a security card (also known

as a "Cable CARD

") from your cable provider. The Cable Card will plug into a slot on your

plug-and-play set and will permit you to receive scrambled programming, including premium

services, to which you’ve subscribed.

CableCard's first function--and arguably its most important--is to prevent people from stealing

cable TV. Like a set-top box, it stores subscriber information and codes for unlocking and

viewing scrambled digital-cable signals.

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3. Is there a charge for a cable card?

Cable Cards cost around $1.50 - $3.00 per month, installation charges do exist, however

(especially since this is a new technology) and run anywhere from $25.00-$45.00 depending on

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4. Will I Need A Set-Top Box if I Have a Plug-and-Play Set?

The first generation of plug-and-play sets will be able to receive one-way programming only,

including analog basic, digital basic, and digital premium cable programming.

If you want to receive certain advanced digital cable services like pay-per-view, video-on-

demand, cable operator enhanced program guide, or interactive data enhanced television service,

using a first generation set, you will need a set-top box. You may also need a set-top box to

receive other cable operator-provided services, such as those that incorporate the features of a

personal video recorder.

Negotiations are underway between the cable and consumer electronics industries to establish

standards that would permit plug-and-play sets to provide advanced two-way services as well.

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