Telus 2010 programming packages and pricing discussion - Page 5 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

jakethesnail · 2010-09-19, 01:47 PM

For TTV I picked Popular Choices package and then other packages that I wanted. Any of the 'bundled' (e.g. watch a lot) packages did not have all my choices and I would get stuff I really didnt want.

jakethesnail · 2010-09-19, 02:01 PM

mickee13 it will cost you $41.00

7 for Sports, 2 for Sports Top Up (RS Ont RS Pacific) and 10 for HD asd well as your 23.

This is assuming you dont want Toronto Raptors, etc. (sports extra pkg)

You can go to Telus TV and go to Sign Up and you can Custom order your selections. The price increase show up with every selection - You dont need to order, just play around with different packages... I dont know how pricing will change with SportsNetOne which is now a free preview on 106SD and 677HD

starchoice · 2010-09-19, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t-bar

It probably depends on who you talk to. The first time I phoned and asked, I was told I could customize the medium combo. When I called to order, I was told that the medium could not be customized, but the large could by ordering the medium and adding 3 more theme packs to get the 9 in the large combo (make sense?!). So I went with the large and will see if I want to change things in the future.

So I called Telus TV and confirmed that for the medium and large, you cannot pick your theme packs. This seems pretty lame to me. Who wants pre-selected theme packs, especially if you prefer others to what's in the package?

I also asked about the U.S. Superstations. They won't sell these without a Movies package. Shaw Direct seems more flexible in its package offerings - too bad they feel they don't have to offer a wide selection of channels.

WetCardboard · 2010-09-19, 06:16 PM

I'm not impressed at all with how Telus has there TV packages layed out. Shaw is 100x better because you can get basic cable and add almost whatever HD channels you want. How is "Sports Top Up" not a theme pack? I got "Your Pick HD" which comes with 9 theme packs. If Sports Top Up isn't a theme pack, then there are only 8 theme packs(that have HD available). The CSR says I have to pay $2 for the extra Sportsnet channels because they are considered timeshift...Optik TV is also way more expensive and most of the HD channels are just repeats, who needs like 5 CW, Global and CTV channels? It's a fricken joke. Basically if you just want to watch HD and not SD, your wasting money. AND theres no Encore Avenue HD so the movie 6 pack is pointless, and not getting ANY US superstations without subscribing to a movie pack...geez. I am considering cancelling this and keeping the Shaw. The only thing I do like better is the guide.

stationg · 2010-09-25, 03:25 PM

I am lucky to be on a very good promotion from Telus for another 6 months BUT after calling customer service about adding Sports/SportsHD for $12 extra per month seems pricey IMO.

And from what I remember when I had Shaw, HD was easier to obtain and cost was less.

In any event, I had that theme pack/HD added free for a month. Good enough for now.

kvos27 · 2010-10-01, 02:04 AM

I chose to enter into a contract last year to take advantage of the deals I could get and fix the prices for that duration. Hearing what you guys are saying, I'm sure glad I did.

For example, I am on that deal where you pay $15 and get all the HD channels that correspond to the SD channels you subscribe to. Currently, I get 53 HD channels!

And I've got 11 theme packs and receive a discount based on having that many. I can tell you that I pay a decent amount less than $7/pack.

If you order more than 9 channel packs, don't they discount them from $7/pack anymore?

pain · 2010-10-01, 04:24 PM

Was talking to CS and apparently there is a promo on getting 6 pack and super channel free for 3 months starting today. Not sure if it includes the HD part but would be good if it did, will find out tomorrow. As far as I know this is correct, perhaps somebody else can confirm this.

Cheers:

midnightglory · 2010-10-02, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pain

Was talking to CS and apparently there is a promo on getting 6 pack and super channel free for 3 months starting today. Not sure if it includes the HD part but would be good if it did, will find out tomorrow. As far as I know this is correct, perhaps somebody else can confirm this.

Cheers:

I just called CS and inquired about the free 3-month promotion and they said it's only for new TV customers. It didn't apply to those already on Optik, even if they've never had the movie channels before.

Summit · 2010-10-05, 12:21 AM

Any news on the 3 month movie promo include HD? I'm getting Optik installed on Friday and wondering if I can get this promo...

midnightglory · 2010-10-05, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Summit

Any news on the 3 month movie promo include HD? I'm getting Optik installed on Friday and wondering if I can get this promo...

If ever there was a case of someone NOT reading the previously posted messages in the thread, this is the winner.

My message immediately preceding yours says the promo is available to new customers who've never had Optik before.

What I want to know is if anyone who already has Optik was able to get the 3-month promo. I don't quite believe the CS I talked to, he was a bit rude.

midnightglory · 2010-10-05, 11:02 AM

To reply to my own question, I just put in another call to Telus CSR this morning and I got the deal. The deal is available to any customer who has not had any of the movie channels (Movie Central and/or Super Channel) in the past 120 days, full stop. And the deal is actually this:

[Super Channel Package] + [Movie 6 Pack] or [Movie 4 Pack]

You can cancel after 3 months and not pay anything for the movie channels.

I have so much TV to watch I'm kind of overwhelmed now.

Summit · 2010-10-05, 12:16 PM

Quote:

If ever there was a case of someone NOT reading the previously posted messages in the thread, this is the winner.

My message immediately preceding yours says the promo is available to new customers who've never had Optik before.

Don't know why you need to be so rude. I read the other messages. What I was asking was if the HD channels are included. That still hasn't been answered. I'm only interested if there are HD channels.

midnightglory · 2010-10-05, 12:30 PM

Have you called Telus CSR to ask?

Summit · 2010-10-05, 10:34 PM

Called Telus and the HD channels are included. I was told to call back after the install to set it up because it's too late to change my order.

Thanks Pain for the heads up!

CordBay · 2010-10-27, 09:23 PM

Got my first Optik bundle bill for Oct 17 to Nov 16 Today for a total of $257.99 including HS bloody T.
What a shocker.
The same channel lineup as I had with Shaw at $90 will now cost $155.78.
I have internet and phone long distance in a bundle with Optik TV.
This defeats the whole object of switching from Shaw.
Hope to get a helpful person when I call tomorrow.
Not pleased at all.

2010-09-25, 03:25 PM	#65
stationg Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Downtown Vancouver Posts: 1,045	I am lucky to be on a very good promotion from Telus for another 6 months BUT after calling customer service about adding Sports/SportsHD for $12 extra per month seems pricey IMO. And from what I remember when I had Shaw, HD was easier to obtain and cost was less. In any event, I had that theme pack/HD added free for a month. Good enough for now. __________________ Gateway, Yamaha Receiver, 58" Panasonic 3D TV, Xbox360, PS3, Panasonic 3D Bluray Player, Definitive Speakers, SVS Sub

2010-10-01, 04:24 PM	#67
pain Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 32	6 pack super channel Was talking to CS and apparently there is a promo on getting 6 pack and super channel free for 3 months starting today. Not sure if it includes the HD part but would be good if it did, will find out tomorrow. As far as I know this is correct, perhaps somebody else can confirm this. Cheers:

2010-10-27, 09:23 PM	#75
CordBay Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Victoria Posts: 43	Excessive Optik TV bill Got my first Optik bundle bill for Oct 17 to Nov 16 Today for a total of $257.99 including HS bloody T. What a shocker. The same channel lineup as I had with Shaw at $90 will now cost $155.78. I have internet and phone long distance in a bundle with Optik TV. This defeats the whole object of switching from Shaw. Hope to get a helpful person when I call tomorrow. Not pleased at all.

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2010-09-19, 01:47 PM	#61
jakethesnail Rookie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 5	For TTV I picked Popular Choices package and then other packages that I wanted. Any of the 'bundled' (e.g. watch a lot) packages did not have all my choices and I would get stuff I really didnt want.

2010-09-19, 02:01 PM	#62
jakethesnail Rookie Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 5	mickee13 it will cost you $41.00 7 for Sports, 2 for Sports Top Up (RS Ont RS Pacific) and 10 for HD asd well as your 23. This is assuming you dont want Toronto Raptors, etc. (sports extra pkg) You can go to Telus TV and go to Sign Up and you can Custom order your selections. The price increase show up with every selection - You dont need to order, just play around with different packages... I dont know how pricing will change with SportsNetOne which is now a free preview on 106SD and 677HD

2010-09-19, 06:16 PM	#64
WetCardboard Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton \| Rogers Specialist Posts: 306	I'm not impressed at all with how Telus has there TV packages layed out. Shaw is 100x better because you can get basic cable and add almost whatever HD channels you want. How is "Sports Top Up" not a theme pack? I got "Your Pick HD" which comes with 9 theme packs. If Sports Top Up isn't a theme pack, then there are only 8 theme packs(that have HD available). The CSR says I have to pay $2 for the extra Sportsnet channels because they are considered timeshift...Optik TV is also way more expensive and most of the HD channels are just repeats, who needs like 5 CW, Global and CTV channels? It's a fricken joke. Basically if you just want to watch HD and not SD, your wasting money. AND theres no Encore Avenue HD so the movie 6 pack is pointless, and not getting ANY US superstations without subscribing to a movie pack...geez. I am considering cancelling this and keeping the Shaw. The only thing I do like better is the guide.

2010-10-01, 02:04 AM	#66
kvos27 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Calgary Posts: 52	I chose to enter into a contract last year to take advantage of the deals I could get and fix the prices for that duration. Hearing what you guys are saying, I'm sure glad I did. For example, I am on that deal where you pay $15 and get all the HD channels that correspond to the SD channels you subscribe to. Currently, I get 53 HD channels! And I've got 11 theme packs and receive a discount based on having that many. I can tell you that I pay a decent amount less than $7/pack. If you order more than 9 channel packs, don't they discount them from $7/pack anymore?

2010-10-05, 12:21 AM	#69
Summit Rookie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 7	Any news on the 3 month movie promo include HD? I'm getting Optik installed on Friday and wondering if I can get this promo...

2010-10-05, 11:02 AM	#71
midnightglory Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 47	To reply to my own question, I just put in another call to Telus CSR this morning and I got the deal. The deal is available to any customer who has not had any of the movie channels (Movie Central and/or Super Channel) in the past 120 days, full stop. And the deal is actually this: [Super Channel Package] + [Movie 6 Pack] or [Movie 4 Pack] You can cancel after 3 months and not pay anything for the movie channels. I have so much TV to watch I'm kind of overwhelmed now.

2010-10-05, 12:30 PM	#73
midnightglory Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 47	Have you called Telus CSR to ask?

2010-10-05, 10:34 PM	#74
Summit Rookie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 7	Called Telus and the HD channels are included. I was told to call back after the install to set it up because it's too late to change my order. Thanks Pain for the heads up!