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SEC Network on Watch ESPN

Anyone else having issues getting SEC Network and SEC Network+ through Cox? I can get ALL other watch ESPN content, but not these networks. I've deleted, re-downloaded, restarted, signed in, signed out, signed back in, but all it tells me is that I am not authorized to play this content. Even called Cox about it, spent an hour on the phone with them, then they transferred me to ESPN which was also unhelpful. I pay way too much for Cox to not be able to access what I am supposed to get. This is ridiculous. 

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11 years ago

Looks like some markets require different packages then others for WatchESPN to cover SEC games.

WatchESPN Accessible NetworksRequired Tier of Service
ESPN Cox TV Essential
ESPN2 Cox TV Essential
ESPN3 Cox TV Essential
ESPNU Sports and Information Pak
Buzzer Beater Sports and Information Pak
Goal Line Sports and Information Pak
ESPN News Sports and Information Pak
ESPN Deportes Sports and Information Pak or Latino Pak
Longhorn Sports & Information Pak, where available
SEC Network - ARK, BTR, GAN, GLA, MAC, PEN Digital Essential
SEC Network all other markets Sports & Information Pak

http://www.cox.com/residential/support/tv/article.cox?articleId=b1c9cea0-f776-11e1-7a24-000000000000

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11 years ago

Hi Djp4lsu,

How are you accessing SEC content? Are you using the WatchESPN app on a mobile device, Xbox, or going to the WatchESPN.com website? If you are using an Apple device, what version iOS is the device running? WatchESPN requires iOS 7.0 or later. (The Cox Support article states 4.0 or later, but that is incorrect. I will have this updated.)

It sounds as if we already verified that you are using a valid Cox User ID to log into WatchESPN. At what point do you get the authorization error?

With a few more details, I feel confident we can get to the bottom of this for you!


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11 years ago

Thanks for the response. I have been attempting to watch SEC+ from my PC and ipad, with basically the same result on each one. My ipad is not in front of me now, but I believe it is the most up-to-date version of the ios, since I generally download the updates in short order.

The authorization error comes when I try to play any content from the SEC Network or SEC+ on either device.When I try to play something from one of these channels, watch ESPN gives me the error and directs me to contact my provider. On my PC, it gives an error code of N9000, while on the ipad, it simply says that the content is unauthorized.

I can watch everything else, even the Longhorn Network, on each device, and I can watch SEC Network on my TV through cable, but I cannot watch on either device. This makes me think that it is not an issue with devices or setup.

Thanks for the help, looking forward to getting this resolved. It seems to be an issue for a number of users as well. Let me know if you need any more info.

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11 years ago

Djp4lsu, 

I've been trying to duplicate the issue, but so far I've been unable to. I'd like to try resetting permissions on your equipment, but first can you confirm that you are signing in to WatchESPN (ESPN3) with your primary Cox username and password?

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Yes, I am using my login and password. The app does not always ask me to log in though. 

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Hi Djp4lsu,

I reset the permissions on your equipment a little while ago, and your cable box may have reset as a result.

When accessing http://espn.go.com/watchespn on your PC, what browser are you using? While troubleshooting this issue for you, I was able to duplicate the "User not authorized" error when trying to watch a live program on a channel to which I subscribe.

We'll keep working on this. When you can, please provide the iOS version running on your iPad. Thanks!

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I usually use Firefox on my PC, but I tried Chrome and Explorer as well. Neither of them would let me watch SEC+ either.

My ipad's ios is 8.1.3.

Thanks again.

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Djp4lsu, 

To report this for you we may need to test your credentials on our end. Are you ok with us signing in on your behalf?  You can either provide us your password via email to cox.help@cox.com or allow us to reset your password during testing. Either way, please email us and include your full name, address with city and state, your username, Cox PIn and a link to this thread. 


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11 years ago

I can do that but it looks like the problem has been fixed. My ipad app allowed me to watch SEC+ today, though I have not tried it on my PC yet. Maybe resetting everything did the trick.

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11 years ago

Agree and Cox is of no help. I have the appropriate TV and Internet package. They can't help you...they refer you to ESPN who acknowledges the problem is Cox and I believe them. If someone with Cox could actually solve the issue, I would be greatful...but I have tried on too many occasions to get answers. I have tried logging on with my laptop, my desktop and work computer...no luck

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Agree and Cox is of no help. I have the appropriate TV and Internet package. They can't help you...they refer you to ESPN who acknowledges the problem is Cox and I believe them. If someone with Cox could actually solve the issue, I would be greatful...but I have tried on too many occasions to get answers. I have tried logging on with my laptop, my desktop and work computer...no luck. I have also downloaded the app to my phone which says I am not authorized and to contact my provider.

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11 years ago

Djp4lsu, 

I'm glad that it's working now! Please let us know if the problem comes back.

kellyv, 

What content on ESPN online is affected when you try to access it? 

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11 years ago

ColleenD said:
Djp4lsu, 

I'm glad that it's working now! Please let us know if the problem comes back.

kellyv, 

What content on ESPN online is affected when you try to access it? 

I can watch ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU...I can watch Sec Network. I cannot watch SEC+ on any device. I have had multiple online communications with Cox and no one has been able to help.

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kellyv, 

Let me see what I can do to help. Please email cox.help@cox.com with your account info, credentials and a link to this thread.

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kellyv said:
ColleenD said:
Djp4lsu, 

I'm glad that it's working now! Please let us know if the problem comes back.

kellyv, 

What content on ESPN online is affected when you try to access it? 

I can watch ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU...I can watch Sec Network. I cannot watch SEC+ on any device. I have had multiple online communications with Cox and no one has been able to help.
Colleen - I have e-mailed per your instructions.

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