Some threads here mention to remove the cable filter after ordering PPV so that it can communicate with the cable company servers... I contacted the cable company and they said it doesn't matter if you have the cable box connected or not. I would imagine having the box in use with the filter on would be the same as the box being unplugged and not in use, wouldn't it? Reason being is that the cable company is not able to communicate with the box period. Does anyone know if this is the same thing or if they can tell the difference? If it's the same, then I can't see why we just can't disconnect the digital terminal instead of removing the filter.