Cogeco 2009 New Channels discussion - Page 5 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

mackenzie · 2009-06-13, 08:41 AM

Looking into finally buying an HDTV but it hardly seems worth it with Cogeco. According to our digital guide there are only about a dozen HD channels available in Sarnia and none from the sportspack. Is that standard in most Cogeco areas and is there any chance this number will increase in the near future.

I would prefer not to have to switch to a dish but once we get the HDTV it appears we have little choice.

mt99808 · 2009-06-18, 12:18 AM

They only have the more extensive lineups in bigger markets like Windsor, Burlington, etc. I moved from Windsor to Chatham 2 years ago and basically for the same price I got a fraction of the service. They promised me then that they "were working on it" and it would be "upgraded soon". Well here we are 2 years later and still nothing.

Leafs Nation · 2009-07-10, 03:04 PM

As per ItalCanadese's comments in the thread about the Quebec HD additions, it was mentioned that Cogeco in Ontario has now added OMNI 1 & OMNI 2 in HD to Cogeco's HD lineup.

profets · 2009-07-10, 03:16 PM

nice.. any idea of channel numbers for Omni 1 & 2? i guess they just launched very recently?

ferrgwrig · 2009-07-10, 04:02 PM

In Burlington

OMNI1 HD 717
OMNI2 HD 718

ItalCanadese · 2009-07-10, 04:13 PM

Family Guy in 1080p makes me a happy happy boy!

profets · 2009-07-10, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItalCanadese

Family Guy in 1080p makes me a happy happy boy!

you must be kidding, 1080p family guy? that would be frickin' sweet

it was weird but awesome the first time i saw simpsons in 16:9 HD

james99 · 2009-07-10, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ferrgwrig

In Burlington

OMNI1 HD 717
OMNI2 HD 718

Not here. Goes from channel 716 to 720.

Is this channel free?

profets · 2009-07-10, 07:25 PM

checked out mine (in grimsby) and 717,718 both show up

ferrgwrig · 2009-07-10, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james99

Not here. Goes from channel 716 to 720.

Is this channel free?

'Free' as in cost or is available for HD?

james99 · 2009-07-10, 10:20 PM

Free as in: added to an existing HD package.

Doug30 · 2009-07-11, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by profets

you must be kidding, 1080p family guy? that would be frickin' sweet

it was weird but awesome the first time i saw simpsons in 16:9 HD

1080p ya right.

no omni 1 and 2. will call cs now.

wallee · 2009-07-12, 06:15 PM

Got them here in St Catharines. Didn't even notice though. Not alot worth watching on TV right now.

Nester5000 · 2009-07-13, 01:32 PM

They show up in the guide in Windsor, but only have a black screen at present time.

G77 · 2009-07-13, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nester5000

They show up in the guide in Windsor, but only have a black screen at present time.

They worked for me in Windsor Sat night....

2009-06-13, 08:41 AM	#61
mackenzie Rookie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2	Any chance of more HD channels in Sarnia/Lambton Looking into finally buying an HDTV but it hardly seems worth it with Cogeco. According to our digital guide there are only about a dozen HD channels available in Sarnia and none from the sportspack. Is that standard in most Cogeco areas and is there any chance this number will increase in the near future. I would prefer not to have to switch to a dish but once we get the HDTV it appears we have little choice.

2009-07-10, 03:04 PM	#63
Leafs Nation Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakville Posts: 123	Omni 1 & 2 hd As per ItalCanadese's comments in the thread about the Quebec HD additions, it was mentioned that Cogeco in Ontario has now added OMNI 1 & OMNI 2 in HD to Cogeco's HD lineup.

2009-07-13, 01:32 PM	#74
Nester5000 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, Ont. Posts: 120	OMNI's not quite in Windsor They show up in the guide in Windsor, but only have a black screen at present time.

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2009-06-18, 12:18 AM	#62
mt99808 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 156	They only have the more extensive lineups in bigger markets like Windsor, Burlington, etc. I moved from Windsor to Chatham 2 years ago and basically for the same price I got a fraction of the service. They promised me then that they "were working on it" and it would be "upgraded soon". Well here we are 2 years later and still nothing.

2009-07-10, 03:16 PM	#64
profets Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 763	nice.. any idea of channel numbers for Omni 1 & 2? i guess they just launched very recently?

2009-07-10, 04:02 PM	#65
ferrgwrig Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: 43°20'N--79°49'W Posts: 56	In Burlington OMNI1 HD 717 OMNI2 HD 718

2009-07-10, 04:13 PM	#66
ItalCanadese Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stoney Creek, ON Posts: 57	Family Guy in 1080p makes me a happy happy boy!

2009-07-10, 07:25 PM	#69
profets Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 763	checked out mine (in grimsby) and 717,718 both show up

2009-07-10, 10:20 PM	#71
james99 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington Posts: 24,791	Free as in: added to an existing HD package.

2009-07-12, 06:15 PM	#73
wallee Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St. Catharines. Posts: 164	Got them here in St Catharines. Didn't even notice though. Not alot worth watching on TV right now.