Netflix Canada Discussion

[Jagger]

Originally Posted by HotHotHeat

"Up" is on Netflix. Pretty early to be released there.

Not on Netlfix Canada however.

There have been quite a few new releases recently, however. I'm happy with the service so far.

[Rathji]

Nothing so far.

In the past they have just given you a warning if you go over. I recently read on beyond.ca that they were working on charging for bandwidth overages like Bell was recently been given permission to do. A friend I have who works for Shaw confirmed the testing, and added there was a lot of work to be done before it went live.

As much as I dislike the idea of charging, it really makes sense when you think about it. As a cable provider they have competition in iTunes, Netflix and other download options (usenet, torrents) that simply leeches off their high speed internet. If people are bypassing their limits by using these alternatives then there are 2 options: cutting off service, or charging for that bandwidth overage.

The days of 'unlimited internet' are severely numbered and once all the providers adopt a "pay if you go over" model, then services like netflix will become less viable because you will actually be paying the true cost of your usage.

edit: I saw a chart (probably in this thread?) that showed netflix as the second highest single consumer of bandwidth in the US. I tried to find it via google but I am at a loss, anyone know where I could find it?

[MickMcGeough]

Originally Posted by Rathji

Nothing so far.

In the past they have just given you a warning if you go over. I recently read on beyond.ca that they were working on charging for bandwidth overages like Bell was recently been given permission to do. A friend I have who works for Shaw confirmed the testing, and added there was a lot of work to be done before it went live.

As much as I dislike the idea of charging, it really makes sense when you think about it. As a cable provider they have competition in iTunes, Netflix and other download options (usenet, torrents) that simply leeches off their high speed internet. If people are bypassing their limits by using these alternatives then there are 2 options: cutting off service, or charging for that bandwidth overage.

The days of 'unlimited internet' are severely numbered and once all the providers adopt a "pay if you go over" model, then services like netflix will become less viable because you will actually be paying the true cost of your usage.

edit: I saw a chart (probably in this thread?) that showed netflix as the second highest single consumer of bandwidth in the US. I tried to find it via google but I am at a loss, anyone know where I could find it?

Anyone know what Telus Optik download limits are?

[Flaming Choy]

Originally Posted by MickMcGeough

Anyone know what Telus Optik download limits are?

My friend told me since Telus Optik TV goes through the internet also, they can't distinguish if your bandwidth usage is from internet use or TV use. Since they can't stop you from watching TV, there is no limit. I can double check that though.

EDIT

Did some more digging, I guess you can sign in and monitor your usage. Right now, my friend's counter still shows 0.00 GB used. He said in the future, if they chose to enable a limit, it would be 100 gigs

[Rathji]

I will add that apparently the cost per GB over that 100GB is set at $2/GB.

I don't have time to find the contract on the telus website, but it is mentioned in this thread on digital home (post #4). Those people who have Optik could just check the contract they signed to confirm.

[silentsim]

Telus doesn't trace bandwidth. Usage will stay at 0 on your account regardless of how much you use. (they are unable to at the moment)

edit: i repeated what flaming choy said it seems :P

[Jimmy Stang]

Although I'm not likely going to watch The Tudors or Republic of Doyle, this press release does say that something amazing is coming to Netflix: All five seasons of Kids in the Hall.

http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/a.../13/c4607.html

[Prototype]

"An Evening With Kevin Smith"... all 3:45 of it... is now available. They are really doing a good job of stepping up the selection lately.

[Jimmy Stang]

Top Gear seasons 9-12 just showed up on the feed, as well as the Kids in Hall stuff and a bunch of British programs.

http://www.netflix.ca/NewWatchInstantlyRSS

[Russic]

Woot for Top Gear. That's great news. My wife is adamant we cancel it, but I can't bring myself to cut the cord.

[Meelapo]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Stang

Top Gear seasons 9-12 just showed up on the feed, as well as the Kids in Hall stuff and a bunch of British programs.

http://www.netflix.ca/NewWatchInstantlyRSS

Awesome, Top Gear! I really really wish they had queuing. There are many things I want to watch but I keep forgetting what they are.

[Rathji]

Originally Posted by Meelapo

Awesome, Top Gear! I really really wish they had queuing. There are many things I want to watch but I keep forgetting what they are.

I pseudo queue.

I start the first episode of the shows I want to watch, so they are reasonably close to the top of the list of stuff I can resume watching later.

[Mango]

I'm hoping they'll add more seasons of SNL, especially 1996-2006. For $7.99 a month, this service is absolutely worth it.

[Prototype]

Walk Hard. Nuff Said!

I double suggestion of fake queue. Just start the show/movie you want to watch, then use "reciently watched". Sucks to have to do that, but it's the best we got as Canadians.

[Jimmy Stang]

Originally Posted by Prototype

Walk Hard. Nuff Said!

I double suggestion of fake queue. Just start the show/movie you want to watch, then use "reciently watched". Sucks to have to do that, but it's the best we got as Canadians.

I have a little folder of bookmarks in Firefox that I use to keep track of what I want to see. I'm never too far away from my laptop and/or phone, and I can view that list on there and then watch it on the TV.

Not ideal, but it does the trick. The selection is improving nicely. I already have more things "queued" than I am able to watch.

[Jagger]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Stang

Top Gear seasons 9-12 just showed up on the feed, as well as the Kids in Hall stuff and a bunch of British programs.

http://www.netflix.ca/NewWatchInstantlyRSS

There's some real quality stuff actually.

Top Gear goes without saying obviously. (It's worth getting Netflix just for this show alone)

Also very good:

MI-5 or Spooks as it's called in the UK: Brilliant show
House of Cards
The Tudors
The Vicar of Dibley
Waiting for God
Michael Palin: Any of his travel docs
Chef
A bit if Fry & Laurie (Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie)
Red Dwarf: Back to Earth
Waking the Dead
Survivors
Gavin & Stacy (Popular show but not my favourite)

Netflix is becoming better all of the time. Great to see.

[Russic]

Watched the first two episodes of Top Gear Season 9 last night. I forgot how funny their trip across the south was. I was in tears.

[Jimmy Stang]

Originally Posted by Russic

Watched the first two episodes of Top Gear Season 9 last night. I forgot how funny their trip across the south was. I was in tears.

Is that when they had gay slogans painted on one of the cars and literally had to run away from the gas station because people were throwing rocks at them? Good times.

[Russic]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Stang

Is that when they had gay slogans painted on one of the cars and literally had to run away from the gas station because people were throwing rocks at them? Good times.

Technically only one had a gay slogan and the others had a message of support for Hillary Clinton and that country music was "rubbish". I suppose the country music one also claimed to be bisexual. Regardless it was outstanding.

[Prototype]

Huge update to start off 2011!