12-19-2019 11:50 PM
@newigniteguy wrote:
1. In the unlikely event of a power failure everything goes down. TV, internet and phone. I can understand and accept that. Though Bell does have a battery back-up option.
2. So, someone calling, using the intercom in the lobby of the building won't be able to get through to the person they're calling if the internet is down.. Am I right?
After reading some of the threads in this community forum about poor audio, poor picture quality, poor internet speeds and other problems I'm getting nervous. lol
1. Most people who care about this sort of backup usually have their modem plugged into a UPS (like I do), however, both Bell and Rogers have neglected the large battery backups that are located at the node locations, so if there is a power failure that affects your area, you will not be able to make or receive calls on home phone with Bell (Fibe and perhaps even POTS) or Rogers. Since most people now have cell phones, this is not as much of an issue as it once was, but be aware that this is now an issue with all service providers including Bell. In most cases, phone, internet and TV will be down now with a power failure in your area.
2. It all depends on how the lobby phone is connected - in some instances there can be a dedicated (lobby) phone in the apartment. Most people probably now give out their cell phone numbers. You are correct that if the power (or Rogers Ignite) goes down and if someone doesn't have a cell phone, then that person could be out of luck. If the power in the apartment is down, then even the lobby phone may not operate - hence the need for a cell phone. You may not even be able to remotely open the lobby door, but rather need to go downstairs (not elevator) to manually open it.
3. The "poor" issues you mentioned are not typical of the tens of thousands of installations done by Rogers. Most installations work just fine, but most issues you read here are from people who have problems. If you're nervous, cancel the change and stick with digital cable until you're comfortable changing.
12-23-2019
12:26 AM
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12-23-2019
07:53 AM
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RogersMoin
I have both Rogers TV and Home Phone. Before I switch to Ignite TV, I can see the incoming call phone number when I am watching TV. After the switch, this function is lost. Anybody has the same experience?
12-23-2019
06:32 AM
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12-23-2019
07:54 AM
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RogersMoin
Everyone is in the same boat, as Rogers has not enabled the TV Call Display functionality on Ignite
12-26-2019 09:48 PM - edited 12-26-2019 09:51 PM
maybe its not enabled because they do not offer it, just because it was OFFERED on rogers digital cable does not mean people should ASSUME its offered on ignite cable tv. people also need to inquire and ask every detailed question when they sign up for something, ask is this included is that included, what kind of connection the box has? etc? people seem to just assume a lot lately and get mad when they are shocked to find out its not included maybe its never going to be included, we dont know, im not trying to side with roger's here im just stating the facts do your due dilligence first before you sign up for any service.
tv call display was never included with digital cable at first, and they added it without customers demanding it, it was probably a enhancement they had available and the right people up in rogers were okay with signing off on this feature, sometimes it all comes down to the big shots at rogers if they want to sign off on a feature, if they are firm in disagreement with adding this, no amount of customer complaining will bring it back, well maybe they could but they would certainly increase the price some how or another to pay for it
01-02-2020 09:46 PM
We had our Rogers Ignite hooked up today and did not realize this service would drop when we changed over. As a senior this was an important part of the past service we had. Hope Rogers gets this up and running as you have sure dropped the ball on this important feature. Stan
01-03-2020 09:12 AM
01-04-2020 01:15 PM - edited 01-04-2020 01:16 PM
I find it interesting (and bit sad) that some think when an ISP does an upgrade that it is OK that the users lose functionality. I find it very sad that some think it is the user's fault we didn't investigate every little item before hand.
After all, isn't an upgrade just that and NOT drop in functionality?
01-05-2020 10:26 AM
01-13-2020 01:28 PM
how can i get the call display on my ignite tv?
01-13-2020 01:45 PM
You can not, just like I can not get surround sound on my recordings!!!