Shaw EXO

[DuffMan]

right, what's all this about then?

saw it yesterday on their website as I was doing a chat with their TS. Then I saw a commercial during SB I think for it.

Is it much different than what they have, just better. The one thing I saw was 1080p but you need the gateway to get that.

[GreatWhiteEbola]

http://www.shaw.ca/exo/

http://exo.shaw.ca/

[fundmark19]

It looks like it is just an enhanced video on demand

[GreatWhiteEbola]

It will be the brand for all things Shaw to the next level. Public space WiFi, 1080p VOD, enhanced internet speeds...

Whoa they lit up a bunch of wi-fi spots today, according to the new map.

http://www.shaw.ca/wifi/

[Hanni]

Maybe Shaw should worry about getting the services they currently offer working properly in all areas before launching new ones.

[sclitheroe]

Originally Posted by GreatWhiteEbola

Whoa they lit up a bunch of wi-fi spots today, according to the new map.

http://www.shaw.ca/wifi/

I can't wait until this becomes ubiquitous, and I can create a hotspot called ShawSecure, which I'll use to harvest email and facebook passwords.

It's such a fantastically insecure system the way it works right now.

[Brotato]

So.. What is EXO? If I have Gateway do I get it automatically? Better quality? I don't get it.

[Rathji]

Essentially, Exo seems to be rebranding all the new stuff they have added in the past year (Gateway system, Shaw Wifi, Internet Speeds, Improved channel packages)

From http://www.shaw.ca/exo/

What is Shaw Exo?
Shaw Exo is our upgraded network, delivering superior products and services that will enhance your TV, Internet and Home Phone experiences.
What do I get with Shaw Exo?
Shaw Exo TV delivers crystal clear picture quality viewing with 1080p On Demand movies. You will have access through our On Demand website (exo.shaw.ca) to the largest On Demand library – over 7000 titles – featuring the widest selection of HD content, which includes more than 1200 titles. Additionally, select On Demand content is available for streaming online … and this is just the beginning!

Shaw Exo Internet is Canada’s fastest, with speeds up to 250 Mbps! Plus, Shaw Exo WiFi extends your Internet experience beyond your home into public locations such as malls parks and public transportation areas.

Watch for new product releases with all of Shaw’s services, such as Shaw Exo TV, Shaw Exo Internet and an advanced home phone experience coming soon.
What do I need to access Shaw Exo TV?
As a Shaw TV customer, your Shaw Exo experience is instantly available to you. Catch up on the top 20 TV shows on Global, CTV and Citytv 24 hours after they air with Shaw Exo On Demand. Plus, if you have our HD hardware, you will enjoy more HD content with superior picture quality delivered on the Shaw Exo network.

[GoinAllTheWay]

nm...Rathji provided a much better explenation.

[GWSurvey]

Originally Posted by Rathji

Essentially, Exo seems to be rebranding all the new stuff they have added in the past year (Gateway system, Shaw Wifi, Internet Speeds, Improved channel packages)

From http://www.shaw.ca/exo/

This is more of a technical explanation behind the scenes from the cto of shaw.

http://www.cedmagazine.com/blogs/201...r-exo-branding

[TurnedTheCorner]

Originally Posted by Dennis Steiger

Steiger, who was promoted to CTO near the end of last month, said that Shaw has spent “hundreds of millions” of dollars creating an infrastructure that will support today’s need, as well as keep the company ahead of the curve for years to come.

The bulk of the infrastructure spending has been around fiber-to-the-premises, 100 Gbps backbone and metro networks, upgrades to 1 GHz HFC plant, aggressive node splitting to 250 homes in a service group, the move to all-digital delivery, and the use of advanced compression techniques (such as MPEG-4) and in-home gateway systems.

Aggressive node splitting, hey? Guess I'll call tomorrow to see if Shaw can actually deliver BB 100 a year after they started promoting it.

[Russic]

Had my first experience with the public wifi the other day while eating lunch in Brentwood. 14 mbps down, 4 mbps up. Hot damn, well done Shaw!

[TurnedTheCorner]

Just upgraded to BB100 this morning - looks like the 5 month wait has produced results.

[CaptainCrunch]

I guess if I do this, my current HDPVR and my current internet modems, the ones that I paid for instead of renting are obsolete?


Grrrrrr

[Rathji]

They will do trade in on some stuff I think. They give you the modem, I have not purchased or paid rent on a modem in a few years.

[TurnedTheCorner]

I wouldn't consider upgrading to the Gateway for TV until some info comes out on which channels are broadcast in 1080p. 1080p VOD isn't enough of a selling feature IMO.

[GoinAllTheWay]

Originally Posted by TurnedTheCorner

Just upgraded to BB100 this morning - looks like the 5 month wait has produced results.

Dam....that's a healthy download speed. I realize they recently increased the upload speed but I do wish it was a tad higher. I know...we are never happy. Just handy for uploading stuff to the home server.

[worth]

So, i've been getting calls from Shaw for the past 2 weeks that I have been ignoring. I only have internet through Shaw which I pay $52/month for because I don't bundle any services. I picked up the phone today and the CRS says "I'm going to give you faster internet and our new TV for $13 less per month." I did not believe her (because this is Shaw afterall), but she insisted that I could cancel after 6 months (which I will) and I get to keep the faster internet speed and my bill will be $42 instead of $52. So I signed up for this thing, which I didn't really want to do because I don't want TV in my house, but if it's going to reduce my bill to $39 for 6 months and then $42 thereafter, then I guess it's worth it.

I'm still really skeptical that Shaw would give me stuff for free and reduce my bill, and I think I was pissing her off because I was completley skeptical on the phone and it sounded like she just wanted me to believe her. So I guess we'll see how this works out.

[browna]

Originally Posted by worth

I'm still really skeptical that Shaw would give me stuff for free and reduce my bill, and I think I was pissing her off because I was completley skeptical on the phone and it sounded like she just wanted me to believe her. So I guess we'll see how this works out.

A year and a half ago, we saw a promo somewhere for Shaw if switched phone lines. Did that, (we already had internet and digital cable) and through the call, it cut our bill by 70$ a month for a year, along with a free PVR rental for the year.
At the time, the guy gave us his name and employee number to make sure it got changed on the next bill. He also said to call in in the future after 6 months of paying full pop to get the next promo.

So, did a few weeks ago after paying full pop for 6 months. We didn't get any promo though, just got the free PVR rental extended 3 years. But, with the changes in the channels and internet speeds, prices have changed, but we're getting Broadband 50MBPS (upgrade from Extreme, which was 20MBPS) and all the channels we had before (minus 1 or 2 like HD Net Much Music etc) for $30 less than what the full pop was a month ago.

Point is, its worth your time to call into Shaw every 6 months or a year, even if your needs aren't changing, as prices drop or services increase without costing anything more. The money they save you isn't BS, its there to be had, but they're not going to contact you usually, especially if you have all their services already.

I've been bugging my parents to call in...they are getting well overcharged for what they have, along with no PVR or any HD channels. They are getting calls (and I suppose so is the above poster) because they don't have the home phone with Shaw, but do have the other 2 services, however they haven't inquired deep enough about what they can get for less cable and internet wise than what they're paying now, and I can't call in on their behalf.

[TurnedTheCorner]

Does anyone else here have BB50 or BB100? If so, can you tell me your average upload speeds? I got 3 and 5 respectively, but the website promotes 5 and 10 respectively. Is anyone getting an upload of 5 on BB50 or 10 on BB100?