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Cable TV


All residence hall rooms have digital cable TV service, with more than 100 channels, including many HD and premium channels.

View the complete channel line-up

Is your television UT-ready?

Please read the TV Compatibility Guide to determine if your digital TV is UT-ready. If your TV does not meet the requirements, you will need to purchase a Clear QAM digital-to-analog converter box anywhere that you shop for electronics.

Xfinity on Campus (XOC)

Xfinity on Campus (XOC) is the streaming service available to students living in Knoxville Residence Halls. Students can watch live TV, record shows to their cloud DVR, and stream thousands of XFINITY On Demand™ shows and movies directly to their laptops, desktops, Roku, and mobile devices, including Apple, Android, and Kindle, all while connected to their campus network.

While on campus, you can watch approximately 175 channels, including local stations, such as ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox, as well as network favorites, including AMC, ESPN, TBS, and TNT. When you are off-campus, a limited lineup is available. View the Xfinity Stream channel lineup.

In addition to Xfinity on Campus, students also have access to HBO Max.

Check out the Getting Started Guide.

More Information

View our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s), for more information about how to program your television and quick tips for resolving problems.