Just got off the phone with Shaw (45-minute hold time, grrrr). Mentioned I thought the Telus $15/month service was the first compelling offer I've seen in years (I cancelled Shaw basic 2 years ago) and that the Shaw "offers" I've received in the interim were crap. Prior to the call, I had Extreme-I and basic phone only for about $70/month, now I get:
-Free HDPVR for 1 year
-Free Full HD channels + all basic channels for 6 months (no movies, natch)
-Extreme-I free for 1 year
-Upgrade to the full digital phone package for 1 year
My monthly bill goes *down* for the first 6 months to $59.95/month. After 6 months it goes to $75.95/month, but the dude said I can call at that point and just get HD Sports to save some money. Also, I complained about their "old" PVRs being sucky, so I hope I get the new one (he seemed to think I would).
Interestingly, he also offered me some $85/month package very similar to what others have gotten, but he said this deal is better (certainly is cheaper).
Finally, the dude was an Oilers fan, and mentioned that I could PVR all the game the Flames will lose this year. Of course, I told him the Oilers should be doing their fair share of losing also.
All in all I'm quite happy. Now to deal with Rogers.