If you like watching stations like CourtTV and EWTN, you'll soon have to pay more to see them.

In some areas, Comcast is moving those stations and others to digital cable, and it's not the first time the cable company has done this.

Comcast is moving CourtTV and other stations in Penn Hills, Parks Township and a few other areas from standard cable to a digital package, which is an extra $4 a month, because you need the cable box to watch them.

"You get less for more money, and you have no say in the matter," said Penn Hills resident George Dumm.

Also moving in the affected regions is C-Span 2, Hallmark, MSNBC and EWTN.

"I also visit some shut-ins, and I know that they watch their daily Mass on EWTN, so you're eliminating a great resource for Catholics in the area," said Penn Hills resident Cindy Youhon.

Comcast said the changes affect a small number of customers and will make room for high-definition stations. It said it moved the other stations based on viewership.

Earlier this year, Comcast angered some customers by moving Country Music Television and HBO to digital cable.

It also sent the popular NFL Network to a special subscription tier, costing $7 a month.

A Comcast spokesman said the company will continually review its lineups in each community and occasionally will make modifications to ensure that Comcast customers are receiving the best entertainment value.

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