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Old Jul 14th 2008 | 8:08 am
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Hi,

Can anyone suggest or recommend a company for phone/internet/TV/and cable in Calgary?

Many thanks,
Chinook's wife
 
Old Jul 14th 2008 | 8:25 am
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Originally Posted by chinook
Can anyone suggest or recommend a company for phone/internet/TV/and cable in Calgary?
Not sure why you have added "and cable"?

But go with Shaw for everything.

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Old Jul 14th 2008 | 8:26 am
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Originally Posted by Steve_P
Not sure why you have added "and cable"?
You need a cable to connect the TV to the source of the signal. Hope that helps.
 
Old Jul 14th 2008 | 8:29 am
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Originally Posted by bazzz
You need a cable to connect the TV to the source of the signal. Hope that helps.
That's obvious. Smartass.

I was wondering is the OP meant digital TV or something.
 
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Originally Posted by Steve_P
I was wondering is the OP meant digital TV or something.
Yes, most televisions require the use of your fingers for their operation. You're welcome.
 
Old Jul 14th 2008 | 9:07 am
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Thanks for that. The couple who were in the house before us was with Shaw, as well, and has left the internet modem and digital terminal for us, but we wanted to make sure we were getting the best deal. Doesn't hurt to research.

Thx again.
 
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Originally Posted by chinook
Thanks for that. The couple who were in the house before us was with Shaw, as well, and has left the internet modem and digital terminal for us, but we wanted to make sure we were getting the best deal. Doesn't hurt to research.

Thx again.
It's pretty much the only deal, certainly for cable. Apparently there are things you can do with Telus through the phone and Bell ExpessVu for satellite.

I think.
 
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Default Re: Phone/Internet/TV/Cable in Calgary

Originally Posted by bazzz
It's pretty much the only deal, certainly for cable. Apparently there are things you can do with Telus through the phone and Bell ExpessVu for satellite.

I think.
You can get various phone packages but the majority of Calgary is only served by Shaw for cable TV at present but Telus is spreading and looks a very good price, I'll certainly be investigating them when they reach our post code
 
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Originally Posted by Brownstar
You can get various phone packages but the majority of Calgary is only served by Shaw for cable TV at present but Telus is spreading and looks a very good price, I'll certainly be investigating them when they reach our post code
Rogers is apparently offering an phone, internet plus TV package in a limited market in Calgary.

I'm not sure how widely available it is.
 
Old Jul 14th 2008 | 10:57 pm
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TV & the Internet seem expensive in Calgary, based on Shaw prices. Is this the case with all providers?

$55 a month for digital TV
$20 a month for Web
Plus equipment purchase

The world and its dog gives the internet free nowadays in the UK, you get free with you mobile phone provider, Sky TV give it free etc etc

Sky TV is digital and for around £22 a month you get around 300 channels + internet and free digital decoder etc, for a couple of £££ more you can also get unlimited phone calls.
 
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Originally Posted by Crash7
TV & the Internet seem expensive in Calgary, based on Shaw prices. Is this the case with all providers?

$55 a month for digital TV
$20 a month for Web
Plus equipment purchase

The world and its dog gives the internet free nowadays in the UK, you get free with you mobile phone provider, Sky TV give it free etc etc

Sky TV is digital and for around £22 a month you get around 300 channels + internet and free digital decoder etc, for a couple of £££ more you can also get unlimited phone calls.
You'll get some discounts for bundling multiple services and they'll usually throw the cable modem in for free. But otherwise, the lack of serious competition means they can charge whatever they like.
 

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