Why doestn't Shaw carry more channels?

gsalter · 06-08-2006, 10:34 AM

So, from other threads I understand there are over 20 HD channels in Canada.

Here in Vancouver, there are 10 (free) HD channels on Shaw. Now, I assume that at least some of the other channels are local channels across the country that broadcast in HD, and I'm not totally choked that I can't get those.

But come on... no Discovery HD? Why wouldn't they carry a national channel like that (they already carry 3 or 4 non-HD Discovery Channels)?

How does this work? Do they have to pay a tonne of money to Discovery for showing it? If so, that doesn't seem like a great move on Discovery's part, since they're a commercial-showing channel.

Is it bandwidth? If so, does that mean I'll never get more than 10 HD channels with Shaw?

leshabitants24 · 06-09-2006, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by gsalter

So, from other threads I understand there are over 20 HD channels in Canada.

Here in Vancouver, there are 10 (free) HD channels on Shaw. Now, I assume that at least some of the other channels are local channels across the country that broadcast in HD, and I'm not totally choked that I can't get those.

But come on... no Discovery HD? Why wouldn't they carry a national channel like that (they already carry 3 or 4 non-HD Discovery Channels)?

How does this work? Do they have to pay a tonne of money to Discovery for showing it? If so, that doesn't seem like a great move on Discovery's part, since they're a commercial-showing channel.

Is it bandwidth? If so, does that mean I'll never get more than 10 HD channels with Shaw?

with Bell ExpressVu there is 29 HD channels but some will require a monthly fee in the near future. Shaw is too cheap I guess.

Marty1080i · 07-23-2006, 04:52 PM

This may not mean much, but when I activated my HD+PVR receiver a couple weeks ago, Shaw told me that some more hd channels were coming this fall. She didn't specify how many, or what they would be, but I'm also hoping they aquire Discovery hd as well. I really miss Expressvu, but had to give it up when I moved into my new place. I guess we'll have to wait and see.

getzkee · 07-26-2006, 11:25 PM

10 free channels?
I only get 9, you have to pay for MCHD.
Tonights listings were a slap in the face, July 26/06.

HDNBC 305/CTVHD 310 – America’s got talent
CBCHD 309 – The one: Making a music star
HDFOX 307 – So you think you can dance
HDCBS 304 – Rock Star: Supernova

While Americans get;
Discovery-HD (1080i): Traveler: Spain (6 p.m.), Predators of the Great Barrier Reef (7 p.m.), Extreme Engineering (8 & 11 p.m.), Catching a Killer: The Mystery of Sable Island (9 p.m.), 100 Greatest Discoveries (10 p.m.)

ESPN-HD (720p): SportsCenter (6 & 11 p.m.), Baseball Tonight (7 p.m.), MLB Baseball: Yankees at Rangers (8 p.m.)

TNT-HD (1080i): Law & Order (6 p.m.), Without a Trace (7 & 8 p.m.), Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From The Stories Of Stephen King (9 & 10 p.m.), Saved (11 p.m.)

INHD (1080i): Caribbean Escapes (6 & 6:30 p.m.), NPL Las Vegas Open (7 p.m.), Fueled (8, 8:30 & 11:30 p.m.), Beer Nutz (9 p.m.), Three Sheets (9:30 p.m.), After Hours w/ Daniel (10 p.m.), London Live (10:30 & 11 p.m.)

INHD2 (1080i): Twilight Zone (7 & 7:30 p.m.), In Theaters (8 & 11 p.m.), Wine Trails of Italy (8:30 & 11:30 p.m.), Ultimate Access: New Years Eve at Times Square (9 p.m.), Laura McKenzie’s Traveler (10 p.m.), Aussie Wine Trail (10:30 p.m.),

HDNet (1080i): HDNet World Report (6:30 p.m.), Higher Definition (7:30 p.m.), Deadline (8 & 11 p.m.), Dead Like Me (8:30 & 9:15 p.m.), Oddysey 5 (10 p.m.)

HDNet Movies (1080i): True Grit (6 p.m.), All the President’s Men (8:15 p.m.), The Firm (10:35 p.m.)

HBO-HD (1080i): I, Robot (7 p.m.), Deadwood (9 p.m.), Lucky Louie (10 p.m.), Entourage (10:30 p.m.)

MAX-HD (1080i): The Avengers (6:30 p.m.), Mr. & Mrs. Smith (8 p.m.), Serenity (10 p.m.),

jedidave · 08-28-2006, 02:57 PM

I was looking at Shaw's HD guide last night (in Vancouver), and shaw has added 2 more HD channels: Discovery HD (YAY!!!) and CTV East for you time-shifters out there.

Here's the catch: There are now 2 tiers of HD channels...HD Basic, and HD Plus.

HD Basic is ABC, CBS, NBC, CBC, CTV West, Movie Central, Fox, and PBS, and it is free to all those with Digital Cable

HD Plus includes the 2 new channels, and will include TSN HD and Sportsnet HD. These 4 channels will be free previews until September 26. It looks like we'll have to pay for HD sports and the new channels after 9/26/06.

No pricing yet on Shaw's site.

http://www.shaw.ca/en-ca/ProductsSer...rogramming.htm

06-08-2006, 10:34 AM	#1
gsalter My plasma is High Def. Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7	Why doestn't Shaw carry more channels? So, from other threads I understand there are over 20 HD channels in Canada. Here in Vancouver, there are 10 (free) HD channels on Shaw. Now, I assume that at least some of the other channels are local channels across the country that broadcast in HD, and I'm not totally choked that I can't get those. But come on... no Discovery HD? Why wouldn't they carry a national channel like that (they already carry 3 or 4 non-HD Discovery Channels)? How does this work? Do they have to pay a tonne of money to Discovery for showing it? If so, that doesn't seem like a great move on Discovery's part, since they're a commercial-showing channel. Is it bandwidth? If so, does that mean I'll never get more than 10 HD channels with Shaw?

07-23-2006, 04:52 PM	#3
Marty1080i High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: B.C. Canada Age: 33 Posts: 40	This may not mean much, but when I activated my HD+PVR receiver a couple weeks ago, Shaw told me that some more hd channels were coming this fall. She didn't specify how many, or what they would be, but I'm also hoping they aquire Discovery hd as well. I really miss Expressvu, but had to give it up when I moved into my new place. I guess we'll have to wait and see. __________________ Panasonic TC-P46G15 (THX Plasma) Yamaha RXV-3200 6.1 Receiver Yamaha S659 HDMI region free DVD Region free Lite-ON DVD LX-500XS Player/Recorder Shaw DCT-6416 160GB HD+PVR XBOX360 Elite PS3 40gig Nintendo Wii Definitive Technology Speakers

08-28-2006, 02:57 PM	#5
jedidave What is HD? Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1	Shaw has more HD channels I was looking at Shaw's HD guide last night (in Vancouver), and shaw has added 2 more HD channels: Discovery HD (YAY!!!) and CTV East for you time-shifters out there. Here's the catch: There are now 2 tiers of HD channels...HD Basic, and HD Plus. HD Basic is ABC, CBS, NBC, CBC, CTV West, Movie Central, Fox, and PBS, and it is free to all those with Digital Cable HD Plus includes the 2 new channels, and will include TSN HD and Sportsnet HD. These 4 channels will be free previews until September 26. It looks like we'll have to pay for HD sports and the new channels after 9/26/06. No pricing yet on Shaw's site. http://www.shaw.ca/en-ca/ProductsSer...rogramming.htm

07-26-2006, 11:25 PM	#4
getzkee What is HD? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1	10 free channels? I only get 9, you have to pay for MCHD. Tonights listings were a slap in the face, July 26/06. HDNBC 305/CTVHD 310 – America’s got talent CBCHD 309 – The one: Making a music star HDFOX 307 – So you think you can dance HDCBS 304 – Rock Star: Supernova While Americans get; Discovery-HD (1080i): Traveler: Spain (6 p.m.), Predators of the Great Barrier Reef (7 p.m.), Extreme Engineering (8 & 11 p.m.), Catching a Killer: The Mystery of Sable Island (9 p.m.), 100 Greatest Discoveries (10 p.m.) ESPN-HD (720p): SportsCenter (6 & 11 p.m.), Baseball Tonight (7 p.m.), MLB Baseball: Yankees at Rangers (8 p.m.) TNT-HD (1080i): Law & Order (6 p.m.), Without a Trace (7 & 8 p.m.), Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From The Stories Of Stephen King (9 & 10 p.m.), Saved (11 p.m.) INHD (1080i): Caribbean Escapes (6 & 6:30 p.m.), NPL Las Vegas Open (7 p.m.), Fueled (8, 8:30 & 11:30 p.m.), Beer Nutz (9 p.m.), Three Sheets (9:30 p.m.), After Hours w/ Daniel (10 p.m.), London Live (10:30 & 11 p.m.) INHD2 (1080i): Twilight Zone (7 & 7:30 p.m.), In Theaters (8 & 11 p.m.), Wine Trails of Italy (8:30 & 11:30 p.m.), Ultimate Access: New Years Eve at Times Square (9 p.m.), Laura McKenzie’s Traveler (10 p.m.), Aussie Wine Trail (10:30 p.m.), HDNet (1080i): HDNet World Report (6:30 p.m.), Higher Definition (7:30 p.m.), Deadline (8 & 11 p.m.), Dead Like Me (8:30 & 9:15 p.m.), Oddysey 5 (10 p.m.) HDNet Movies (1080i): True Grit (6 p.m.), All the President’s Men (8:15 p.m.), The Firm (10:35 p.m.) HBO-HD (1080i): I, Robot (7 p.m.), Deadwood (9 p.m.), Lucky Louie (10 p.m.), Entourage (10:30 p.m.) MAX-HD (1080i): The Avengers (6:30 p.m.), Mr. & Mrs. Smith (8 p.m.), Serenity (10 p.m.),