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Residence halls have a FREE cable TV service available in each room. There is always something to watch on GatorTV; content includes topics such as news, sports, music, comedy, cartoons, and much more. You may end up having to hide the remote if you and your roommate can't agree on what to watch.

College owned houses also have FREE cable TV service but it is provided by Armstrong Cable.

GatorTV FAQ

What channels are available?
What do I need to use GatorTV?
I'm not getting all the channels; what might be wrong?
Who is responsible for the channels we have?
How do I get the channel I want?
Is there anything else I need to know?

What channels are available?

Residence halls - lineup / listing
College owned houses - listing

What do I need to use GatorTV?

you will need to provide a cable-ready television
you will need a standard co-axial TV patch cable with F-connectors at each end. Computer Showcase, 108 Murray Hall, will sell these patch cables to students in varying lengths
you may also want to bring a cable-ready VCR

I'm not getting all the channels; what might be wrong?

Some students only receive channels 2 - 12 when trying to watch TV. This usually does not mean there is a problem with the jack but with the set up of the equipment being used. To fix the problem do the following:

Depending on your configuration you need to make sure your television or VCR is set up so that the "signal source" is configured to "cable" and not "antenna." You will need to consult your owner's manual for the equipment you are configuring because every television and VCR has its own menu settings.

Who is responsible for the channels we have?

Residence Life, ASG and a selected group of students are responsible for the selection of the channels on GatorTV. The decision is based on available channels and budget constraints.

How do I get the channel I want?

You may make a request to Residence Life but that does not guarantee that the channel will be added to the line-up.

Is there anything else I need to know?

Students must provide their own television set and co-axial TV patch cable. Students are responsible for the cable-TV wall jacks in their rooms and they will be charged for any damages that occur to these jacks. Appropriate action under the College Judicial System may be taken against any students who unlawfully provides and/or receives access to any premium service.