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Rathji · 10-11-2011, 01:41 PM

Cell providers really is a toss up. I have heard (and experienced) enough bad things about all of them that it really depends on where you live and if you can get a discount by bundling (I don't think you get much of a discount though).

For TV, Telus Optik is a nice product and a bit more finished than the Gateway system. If you don't really need to have multiple TVs with a single PVR, then Shaw is probably your best choice since there is no contract and hardware is easy to come by. Customer service for Shaw is rough now, but seems to be getting better if you embrace the online support options. I think the gateway system has more potential than the Telus system, but if you are only here a year, if you want the multi-TV option, go with Telus. (but don't sign a contract or get a 'Free' xbox)

For internet, it depends where you live. Telus can only support their highest speed internet (25Mbs I think?) at most locations, and some others have too many subscribers for ports on the nodes. Shaw's internet can be much faster (having plans up to 100Mbs) if that is something you need, assuming you dont live in an old building with garbage wiring, you can get much faster speeds than with Telus.

10-11-2011, 01:41 PM	#7
Rathji Franchise Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Supporting Urban Sprawl Exp:	Cell providers really is a toss up. I have heard (and experienced) enough bad things about all of them that it really depends on where you live and if you can get a discount by bundling (I don't think you get much of a discount though). For TV, Telus Optik is a nice product and a bit more finished than the Gateway system. If you don't really need to have multiple TVs with a single PVR, then Shaw is probably your best choice since there is no contract and hardware is easy to come by. Customer service for Shaw is rough now, but seems to be getting better if you embrace the online support options. I think the gateway system has more potential than the Telus system, but if you are only here a year, if you want the multi-TV option, go with Telus. (but don't sign a contract or get a 'Free' xbox) For internet, it depends where you live. Telus can only support their highest speed internet (25Mbs I think?) at most locations, and some others have too many subscribers for ports on the nodes. Shaw's internet can be much faster (having plans up to 100Mbs) if that is something you need, assuming you dont live in an old building with garbage wiring, you can get much faster speeds than with Telus. __________________ "Wake up, Luigi! The only time plumbers sleep on the job is when we're working by the hour."