Never had Telus TV but read it was comparable to an etch-a-sketch (still looking for that thread). Shaw is a little more expensive but for the most part have pretty good service in my opinion (Shaw usually has next day appointments and 2 hour windows).
I had telus internet a very long time ago however and will never do that again.
I will never get Telus TV after reading these two threads on the subject
http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=52990
http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthr...ighlight=telus