HDNet to be discontinued on Shaw Cable March 20th [now confirmed] - Page 7 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Jetranger · 2012-03-20, 12:42 PM

Well done. You might have a future as a comedy writer if you aren't one already.

Goodbye HDNet. You will be missed.

Great68 · 2012-03-20, 02:20 PM

I had no idea HDnet was being cancelled until I saw this thread today. Now I'll go home from work and it'll be gone

It was actually one of the more watched channels in my house, and I'm not terribly happy about losing it.

I'm already unhappy about losing the analog channels, as my 2nd TV in my house is a computer with TV tuner which my wife primarily uses to watch & record HGTV. An upgrade to a new "digital box" would not be so simple, as I would have to get a new TV to replace my computer monitor and some sort of audio input selector switch for sound to my computer speakers. Plus I don't have a lot of space for yet ANOTHER shaw device. I already have a internet modem, phone modem and signal booster in that location.

Losing HDNet just might be the tipping point to take my money elsewhere.

talljak · 2012-03-20, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Losing HDNet just might be the tipping point to take my money elsewhere.

Just FYI shaw did not get rid of HDnet. HDnet ended. The network was replaced by Axis.tv
You will not find HDnet by switching to a competitor. No one will be carrying HDnet. We should find out soon who will be carrying Axis.tv

Distant Signal · 2012-03-20, 03:30 PM

talljak - where are you getting your information? According to HDNet.ca, the station is still alive and is being provided through lots of the small providers. Novus in Vancouver is one of them. They do say that they will eventually become Axis, but not yet. Finally, outside of this forum I would have had no knowledge, aside from the channel and its number disappering this morning, that it has been dropped. I have had no official communication from Shaw, whatsoever, about the change, let alone a replacement. All I got was a notice on my bill that my HDPlus is to cost $5 more next month.

talljak · 2012-03-20, 03:36 PM

Its right there on the HDnet website:
Source
As I said no word yet on who will carry the net Axis. It could come back to Shaw as Axis, but by summer no one will have "HDnet" as it will then be Axis

On a side note, on my PVR the guide no longer shows 235 and can not tune into it.

amicus999 · 2012-03-20, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by talljak

Just FYI shaw did not get rid of HDnet. HDnet ended. The network was replaced by Axis.tv
You will not find HDnet by switching to a competitor. No one will be carrying HDnet. We should find out soon who will be carrying Axis.tv

You are wrong. Shaw DID get rid of HDnet. If you read the press release it says that HDnet will change it's name to AXIS.tv in the Summer of 2012.

As of today HDnet is still known as HDnet and I have yet to hear from Shaw as to why we lost the channel. Yes the channel will be changing it's name in the summer but most of the programming that I watch on HDnet will remain the same. Specifically MMA. Just like a lot of people HDnet was one of my most watched channels and if you are an MMA fan, HDnet is a must have.

talljak · 2012-03-20, 04:14 PM

I stand corrected.
We will have to wait and see if Shaw picks up Axis in the summer of 2012

Jason316 · 2012-03-20, 04:25 PM

Distant Signal HDplus is going up by $5? $16 to $21?

markman34 · 2012-03-20, 05:24 PM

I just signed up regarding this HDNet fiasco.
I just finished an hour long chat with shaw's chat support. Ranting and fixing some reoccurring pixelation problems.
The shaw guy I chatted with offered me a bigger bill/promo and two hd channels I have no interest in in leau of removing my hdnet. W HD movies? "you're kidding right?" ABC Spark? What a waste of bandwidth.
What I would have been happy with is a billing credit or channel swap for something I would actually watch like hdnet. Oasis would do I suppose.
I asked him if the next step was to remove my hd sports channels and replace them with the HD Opera channel. He didn't find humor in that.
I'm constantly disappointed with shaw. Now they have me by the short and curlies because I've bought hundreds of dollars of equipment that is useless on another network.
What to do?
Has anyone else had any luck in getting something worthwhile in leau of HDNet?

Weloveyivo · 2012-03-20, 05:31 PM

I know it really sux we lost HDNet. Shaw is really slow in getting some of the HD Channels. What's even worse, they still don't even have CBC News Network on HD yet. Most cable providers have it.

Distant Signal · 2012-03-20, 05:42 PM

Sorry if I misled, Jason316. It is only the grandfathered HDPlus that is going up, from $12 to $16. If you are at $16, you remain at $16, at least until there is a general increase. Those of us who were grandfathered at the old $12 rate will be adding OASIS. So, with HDNet gone and OASIS returning, it is a bit of a win/loss situation, a kind of break even (though I'd rather have HDNet than Oasis).

markman34 · 2012-03-20, 07:08 PM

So, we're in for a rate increase as well?
If I have this right, we lose HDnet, the HDPlus package goes from $12 to $16 but we will get Oasis added to our package? Along with two exciting new HD channels for us.
Is there anyone on here from shaw that can confirm this?
I had to laugh at the Shaw rep that I spoke to today who was genuinely excited for me with the addition of ABC Spark and W Movies HD.

And, I love waiting on hold for ever to hear from shaw that we'll be paying more for less product.

doglips · 2012-03-20, 07:33 PM

I'm in this situation of having my grandfathered hd plus increase and am paying extra for oasis so I'll be interested to see if my bill is also decreased automatically to reflect the addition of oasis to hd plus and therefore it's removal from my extras package.

Shootmaster_44 · 2012-03-20, 07:54 PM

I'm disappointed I won't get to see the end of the College Basketball Invitational tournament. I guess I will just find the scores online. Go Butler!

Xantis · 2012-03-20, 08:18 PM

Sad to be losing HDNet. One of the most watched channels in house. Really hope some sort of decent replacement is made.

2012-03-20, 12:42 PM	#91
Jetranger Premium Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Calgary SonyTVs,ShawGateway&6Portals DCX3400, Pace 770D, 5ShawExpanders:3WD,1Sgt,1iOmga Harmony One Posts: 3,331	Well done. You might have a future as a comedy writer if you aren't one already. Goodbye HDNet. You will be missed. __________________ If you want more then ask for it rather than going hungry. If you want more than I have then you should ask. They're going to park their car over there.

2012-03-20, 03:36 PM	#95
talljak Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 2,122	Its right there on the HDnet website: Source As I said no word yet on who will carry the net Axis. It could come back to Shaw as Axis, but by summer no one will have "HDnet" as it will then be Axis On a side note, on my PVR the guide no longer shows 235 and can not tune into it. __________________ I have a photographic memory, trouble is most times the lens cap is on.

2012-03-20, 04:14 PM	#97
talljak Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 2,122	I stand corrected. We will have to wait and see if Shaw picks up Axis in the summer of 2012 __________________ I have a photographic memory, trouble is most times the lens cap is on.

2012-03-20, 05:24 PM	#99
markman34 Rookie Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 2	drop HDNet I just signed up regarding this HDNet fiasco. I just finished an hour long chat with shaw's chat support. Ranting and fixing some reoccurring pixelation problems. The shaw guy I chatted with offered me a bigger bill/promo and two hd channels I have no interest in in leau of removing my hdnet. W HD movies? "you're kidding right?" ABC Spark? What a waste of bandwidth. What I would have been happy with is a billing credit or channel swap for something I would actually watch like hdnet. Oasis would do I suppose. I asked him if the next step was to remove my hd sports channels and replace them with the HD Opera channel. He didn't find humor in that. I'm constantly disappointed with shaw. Now they have me by the short and curlies because I've bought hundreds of dollars of equipment that is useless on another network. What to do? Has anyone else had any luck in getting something worthwhile in leau of HDNet? Last edited by markman34; 2012-03-20 at 05:27 PM. Reason: addition

2012-03-20, 07:08 PM	#102
markman34 Rookie Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 2	Rate increase? So, we're in for a rate increase as well? If I have this right, we lose HDnet, the HDPlus package goes from $12 to $16 but we will get Oasis added to our package? Along with two exciting new HD channels for us. Is there anyone on here from shaw that can confirm this? I had to laugh at the Shaw rep that I spoke to today who was genuinely excited for me with the addition of ABC Spark and W Movies HD. And, I love waiting on hold for ever to hear from shaw that we'll be paying more for less product.

2012-03-20, 02:20 PM	#92
Great68 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 3	I had no idea HDnet was being cancelled until I saw this thread today. Now I'll go home from work and it'll be gone It was actually one of the more watched channels in my house, and I'm not terribly happy about losing it. I'm already unhappy about losing the analog channels, as my 2nd TV in my house is a computer with TV tuner which my wife primarily uses to watch & record HGTV. An upgrade to a new "digital box" would not be so simple, as I would have to get a new TV to replace my computer monitor and some sort of audio input selector switch for sound to my computer speakers. Plus I don't have a lot of space for yet ANOTHER shaw device. I already have a internet modem, phone modem and signal booster in that location. Losing HDNet just might be the tipping point to take my money elsewhere.

2012-03-20, 03:30 PM	#94
Distant Signal Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 84	talljak - where are you getting your information? According to HDNet.ca, the station is still alive and is being provided through lots of the small providers. Novus in Vancouver is one of them. They do say that they will eventually become Axis, but not yet. Finally, outside of this forum I would have had no knowledge, aside from the channel and its number disappering this morning, that it has been dropped. I have had no official communication from Shaw, whatsoever, about the change, let alone a replacement. All I got was a notice on my bill that my HDPlus is to cost $5 more next month.

2012-03-20, 04:25 PM	#98
Jason316 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 273	Distant Signal HDplus is going up by $5? $16 to $21?

2012-03-20, 05:31 PM	#100
Weloveyivo Rookie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 4	I know it really sux we lost HDNet. Shaw is really slow in getting some of the HD Channels. What's even worse, they still don't even have CBC News Network on HD yet. Most cable providers have it.

2012-03-20, 05:42 PM	#101
Distant Signal Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 84	Sorry if I misled, Jason316. It is only the grandfathered HDPlus that is going up, from $12 to $16. If you are at $16, you remain at $16, at least until there is a general increase. Those of us who were grandfathered at the old $12 rate will be adding OASIS. So, with HDNet gone and OASIS returning, it is a bit of a win/loss situation, a kind of break even (though I'd rather have HDNet than Oasis).

2012-03-20, 07:33 PM	#103
doglips Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 403	I'm in this situation of having my grandfathered hd plus increase and am paying extra for oasis so I'll be interested to see if my bill is also decreased automatically to reflect the addition of oasis to hd plus and therefore it's removal from my extras package. __________________ Pan 50GT50; Pio Rec VSX-519V-K; Shaw phone, HS Ext inter, HD cable DCX3400; 2011 iMac, 2.7 GHz i5; Parad Mini-MK3's

2012-03-20, 07:54 PM	#104
Shootmaster_44 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lloydminster, AB Posts: 234	I'm disappointed I won't get to see the end of the College Basketball Invitational tournament. I guess I will just find the scores online. Go Butler!

2012-03-20, 08:18 PM	#105
Xantis Rookie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary, AB - Parkland SE Posts: 14	Sad to be losing HDNet. One of the most watched channels in house. Really hope some sort of decent replacement is made.

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