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I purchased a a 32" 1080p T.V. as a computer monitor, but I also decided why not use it as a T.V. too. I've had DirecTV my whole life but now at college all they have is cable. If I plug the coax cable straight into my T.V., every channel is in 480i. Can I purchase anything to increase the...

If I plug a coax cable from the wall to my 1080p T.V./monitor i only get a 480i quality. If I purchase a 1080p compatible T.V. tuner, and plug the coax cable into it will it be able to get 1080i, or does my school need to purchase HD from the cable company?