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Why does the Timewarner in Dallas have a Houston IP

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by wizkid83, Nov 29, 2008.

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  1. wizkid83

    wizkid83 Member

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    So I'm in North Dallas and I'm using roadrunner from Timewarner. I also have NBA LP Broadband, except it actually blacksout my Rockets games :mad: because apparently my IP address location is in Houston. I did the whole unplug for a day then replug thing and it gave me a different IP Address that was still coming out of Houston....

    Anybody know how I can hide or change the location of my IP?
     
    #1 wizkid83, Nov 29, 2008
  2. DrewP

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    why wouldn't you just call timewarner and ask?
     
    #2 DrewP, Nov 30, 2008
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    Or call NBA customer service.
     
    #3 Smokey, Nov 30, 2008
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    I'm in Austin, with ATT DSL, and Rockets games get blacked out a lot. But Spurs games come through just fine :mad:

    I'm considering canceling, unless I can find a way around all the damn blackouts.
     
    #4 Mack, Nov 30, 2008
  5. DaDakota

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    You need to fill out a problem report and give them your IP, they black out a lot of games for me too and I live in Austin....it makes no sense.

    DD
     
    #5 DaDakota, Nov 30, 2008
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    Simple answer, Houston owns Dallas. The proof is in the IP address.
     
    #6 Angkor Wat, Nov 30, 2008
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    Timewarner is now saying it's cuz they contract out and the IP is hosted from Houston. Any one know how I can get to watch Rockets games? Should I contact NBA.com again? What should I say or do to get them to unblockout Rockets games up here?
     
    #7 wizkid83, Dec 1, 2008
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