CRTC Approves Un-Bundling of Channels

[calgaryrocks]

Originally Posted by HotHotHeat

My math worked out quite a bit lower.

$25 - Skinny package - All main US, Canadian networks (according to the article posted earlier)
$8 - TSN Pack
$8 - Sportsnet Pack
$6 - AMC
$4 - CNN
$4 - History

Total $55

I think TSN is actually going to lose out huge on this. They hold rights to two NFL games/week... Can't think of anything else.

TSN - CFL - the only way to get it...
given the above, I would be fine with $41/mo compared to what I am paying now....we will see what the actual prices will be!

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by HotHotHeat

I think TSN is actually going to lose out huge on this. They hold rights to two NFL games/week... Can't think of anything else.

CFL, EPL, tennis majors, major curling, World Hockey Championships, world Junior Hockey Championships, curling majors. Leafs, Jets, Senators and Habs (IIRC) regional rights

[Coach]

Charge me $10/month for sports package and I will pay it.

Give me a "Shaw Cable" app (or whatever provider) that I can link through my PS4.

You could arguably make more money from people this way. You capture the people like me that will cut the cord otherwise, and you can possibly get more from the people that want more service (or keep the bundles along with select packages like above).

Each 'package' between $5-$10/month or bundle 5 packages for $50-$80/month.

[Knut]

HBO
AMC
VOD
SPORTSNET + HD Channels
Kids cartoon package
And SLICE for my Wife's real housewives addiction.
That should be enough

[Finger Cookin]

Originally Posted by HotHotHeat

My math worked out quite a bit lower.

$25 - Skinny package - All main US, Canadian networks (according to the article posted earlier)
$8 - TSN Pack
$8 - Sportsnet Pack
$6 - AMC
$4 - CNN
$4 - History

Total $55

I think TSN is actually going to lose out huge on this. They hold rights to two NFL games/week... Can't think of anything else.

$8 is the cost to Shaw. They're not going to re-sell it to the consumer at cost. They might not go as high as $15 like I guessed either, though. We'll see!

The article also said that the "skinny" bundle must include mandatory distribution Canadian channels, and "could" include US networks. Hence my wish that the US networks are included, and not sold as a separate bundle or package (like how timeshift is now).

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

CFL, EPL, tennis majors, major curling, World Hockey Championships, world Junior Hockey Championships, curling majors. Leafs, Jets, Senators and Habs (IIRC) regional rights

Sportsnet has the rights to the Habs. The Leafs are split between TSN and Sportsnet oddly.

TSN also has exclusive rights to UFC programming, add that to the list.

[KevanGuy]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

TSN also has exclusive rights to UFC programming, add that to the list.

And NASCAR - though you can catch Sprint Cup on Fox and NBC.

[GGG]

I would bet at least a 2 multiplier between what shaw pays and what they sell. If you are just buying premium TV and Sports there is no way your bill comes out cheaper

[polak]

Originally Posted by HotHotHeat

Did you buy the equipment on day one?

No I'm renting it I believe? They didn't charge me anything extra.

All I'd want is Sportsnet and CBC.

TSN would be nice but I could live without it as most of the tennis is featured on the american channels.

[accord1999]

Originally Posted by polak

TSN would be nice but I could live without it as most of the tennis is featured on the american channels.

Unless you have ESPN, the only thing on the broadcast American networks are semis and finals of the French Open and Wimbledon.

[polak]

Originally Posted by accord1999

Unless you have ESPN, the only thing on the broadcast American networks are semis and finals of the French Open and Wimbledon.

What about the US Open?

To be honest, unless Genie or Roanic step up their game immensely, or another Canadian contender emerges, I'll probably be watching very little Tennis once Federer retires.

Plus there are solid streams for Tennis.

[accord1999]

Originally Posted by polak

What about the US Open?

CBS no longer broadcasts it, its final year was 2014.

Though, with Sportsnet they have pretty good coverage of Masters and 500 level events.

[Hugh Jahrmes]

Right now I pay $72 for 30mbps, unltd North american long distance, basic cable + sports + history + MC/HBO, for 6 months (in first month now)
After 6 months, I think I end up around 95-100. After a year the promo on my BB30 expires and reverts to 15. They lowered me from 60 (which iirc was 100, but went up in price and down in speed in the last year) to 15 in order to save little more, and then gave me a 12mo promo to BB30. I doubt I'll get too worried when the Initial 6 month promo expires, but im sure once it goes over 100 in a year, they'll have something available to keep my account open.

All of this discussion makes me wonder though, if im not better kff actually getting on a contract with Telus before March. Their offer was 95ish for the first year, then the remainder of a 36mo contract at 150/mo.

I do prefer their TV, and with this they've offered to replace my PVR collection too.

Hope the pricing is made public with enough time to make an informed decision before Shaw has me rolling over into something pricey as hell, and the Telus offers are suddenly a little more parched.

I don't watch other chsnnels often, but I don't like the idea of losing a service I'm accustomed to:. Im not even consciously aware of which channels are stacked on top of my base plan that I watch semi regularly. History was pointed out .. HGTV? Ssems like whenever my parents are over Theyre watching stuff I never have on either.

Really don't want to give up HBO, is jt really 35? Wow

[polak]

XBMC/Kodi is a completely legal device that I suggest all of you look into.

[accord1999]

Originally Posted by Hugh Jahrmes

Really don't want to give up HBO, is jt really 35? Wow

$18 is the normal price and includes Movie Central:

http://www.shaw.ca/television/channe...mium-channels/

[Hugh Jahrmes]

Originally Posted by polak

XBMC/Kodi is a completely legal device that I suggest all of you look into.

The software is legal, but is using plugins to access content you don't have rights to fully legal?

Just asking as I have the option of grtting a bunch of quad core android devices cheap that run it, and it'd make great affordable gifts for a lot of family members. Theyre pretty concerned with consequences of watching movies online so I don't want to end up with someone in an Uncomfortable situation

[Fuzz]

^Ignorance is bliss.

[polak]

What are these plugins you speak of

[metallicat]

So we are, what, less than four months away from a la carte TV being mandatory as per the CRTC, and I've still heard zip on what is actually going to happen. I had Telus install just the internet at my home and he was pushing hard for me to bundle it with a TV package. I refused citing the fact that I wanted to wait until December. Why is there still so little information out there about options and pricing come December? Is it intentional because they want to get people into bigger bundles while they still can? I am being naive in hoping for good deals come December?

[DownhillGoat]

^The details of the initial $25 package came out what? An hour before the deadline?

Originally Posted by oilers_fan

I am being naive in hoping for good deals come December?

Yes.