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fredr123 · 08-21-2006, 08:27 PM

Shaw is "adding" 7 new HD channels to their lineup starting on August 23, 2006. Current HD subscribers will be able to enjoy these new channels for free until December 31, 2006. To keep these channels afterwards will cost $9.00/month.

While adding new HD content is great, what bugs me is that Shaw is including TSN and Sportsnet in this new plus category. The letter I received from Shaw says that "You've been enjoying them up until now as part of a complimentary trial, which continues until December 31, 2006." Actually, I haven't. This is the first time anyone from Shaw has suggested the two sports channels were not part of the regular HD lineup.

While I recognize that Shaw will always reserve the right to change their billing scheme, I specifically recall sales and support people telling me that all those HD channels (301-309) were included when purchasing an HD box. To suggest that until now I was benefitting from Shaw's generosity is misleading. It detracts from the fact that Shaw will now be charging you extra to enjoy two channels (sports channels) that truly make having an HD setup worthwhile. Thanks Shaw!

08-21-2006, 08:27 PM	#1
fredr123 Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Exp:	Shaw HD Plus Shaw is "adding" 7 new HD channels to their lineup starting on August 23, 2006. Current HD subscribers will be able to enjoy these new channels for free until December 31, 2006. To keep these channels afterwards will cost $9.00/month. While adding new HD content is great, what bugs me is that Shaw is including TSN and Sportsnet in this new plus category. The letter I received from Shaw says that "You've been enjoying them up until now as part of a complimentary trial, which continues until December 31, 2006." Actually, I haven't. This is the first time anyone from Shaw has suggested the two sports channels were not part of the regular HD lineup. While I recognize that Shaw will always reserve the right to change their billing scheme, I specifically recall sales and support people telling me that all those HD channels (301-309) were included when purchasing an HD box. To suggest that until now I was benefitting from Shaw's generosity is misleading. It detracts from the fact that Shaw will now be charging you extra to enjoy two channels (sports channels) that truly make having an HD setup worthwhile. Thanks Shaw!