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  1. Is there a way I can block Robocalls?

    Yes! Nomorobo identifies recorded phone calls, spam calls, or other annoyances or scams and actively blocks the calls. To configure Nomorobo you need to create an account with the Nomorobo service. Nomorobo will take you thru a...
  2. How will my HDTV set handle Standard Definition TV programs?

    The majority of HDTV sets can display a Standard Definition (480i)  signal. If bars appear, you can select the Settings button on your TV's remote control twice to access the HDTV settings. When the menu displays select the 480i Stretch setting, w...
  3. What is the Broadcaster Retransmission Fee?

    The Broadcaster Retransmission Fee covers a portion of the total fee Cable and Satellite providers must pay to broadcasters to retransmit local television broadcast signals and is listed as a separate itemized charge on your bill. Costs related to...
  4. What is the Copyright Fee within the Taxes & Fee(s) section of my bill?

    The Copyright Fee is a direct pass through cost charged by the U.S. Copyright Office to Cable and Satellite operators for filing and processing Statement of Account ("SOA") forms. ...
  5. What is the 911 Fee within the Taxes & Fee(s) section of my bill?

    The 911 fee is required by state or local governments on phone services. It helps states and localities fund their 911 and E911 systems, along with other emergency services. ...
  6. What is the USF Fee within the Taxes & Fee(s) section of my bill?

    The USF (Universal Service Fund) Fee is a direct pass through cost charged by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to Phone providers. The funds are used by the FCC to promote universal access to telecommunications services in the Unit...
  7. Why do my TV rates increase?

    SECV is committed to providing you with the best programming at a reasonable cost. We make every effort to minimize costs but annual adjustments are necessary due to the rising yearly costs of TV programming, network upgrades and the addition of n...
  8. Can I watch HD on a 4K TV?

    Most 4K TVs have the ability to upscale lower resolution video and make full-HD content look great. ...
  9. Does SECV offer any programming in 4K?

    Yes we do!  You can learn more about our 4K programming here:  https://www.secv.com/4k-events/ ...
  10. What is the difference between 4K TV and HD?

    The current standard for HD is 1080p, measured by the number of vertical pixels. 4K measures the horizontal pixels instead, and any TV described as 4K will have a resolution of at least 3840 x 2160. The result is a picture with about 8.3 million ...