New Channels always generate a lot of discussion so this thread is for discussing new channels in 2012.

You're welcome to speculate and discuss new channels coming to MTS but PLEASE unless it's been confirmed by an official press release, be clear about what is speculation and what is fact.

A post saying "a CSR said it was coming" is NOT official, however, it does put it in the "highly" likely category.

If its posted on the CRTC site that its been approved by the CRTC but MTS has not said anything, I would consider that in the "not very likely at this time" category.

Replaces 2011 Thread: http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=134610 and MTS tv changes Dec 8 2011.

from FX Canada's Facebook page:

FX CANADA LAUNCHES IN MANITOBA ON MTS BEGINNING TODAY. Free 2 month preview!
MTS: channel 43 in SD & channel 45 in HD

Is this perhaps confirmation that FX Canada is replacing Dusk in the MTS lineup?

ABC Spark also on 42 SD 44 HD.

Programming lineup looks terrible. Smallville, wipeout, Ugly Betty. repeated endlessly. What a joke.

When Dusk ended service MTS stated there would be no adjustment to package pricing as they would be replacing it with a new channel. That roughly lines up with when FX Canada entered free preview. It would seem like this may be the intended replacement however there has been nothing offical said.

Just wondering if anyone has heard any updates.

I received noticed that MTS will be performing the usual system update between May 15 and June 15 for the vauge "future upgrades".

Also, Fox Sport World has been discontinued by the supplier so MTS no longer carries it. On the MTS site they state they are looking at possible replacements and have not reducded monhtly fees, the same as what happened when Dusk was ended by the supplier and several months later there is still no replacement.

It has been announced that Showcase Diva is converting to the Lifetime brand and The Cave will convert to H2 (an offshot of History). As these are changes to channels MTS carries they will likely occur here too unless the channels are dropped for some reason...

I believe both those channels are category A channels and have to be carried so I highly doubt MTS will drop them. History Television will also be rebranding to match the US History Channel.

These 2 channels will be added to both Classic and Ultimate

FX Canada
Channel 237
Movie Picks

GMA News TV International
Channel 524
Additional Choices - $4.00

These channels will be added to Ultimate only

PVR
Channel 51
Basic (with PVR)

PIX New York HD
Channel 1118
HD Starter

FX Canada HD
Channel 1237
Free HD

documentary HD
Channel 1264
Free HD

The Weather Network App
Channel 16
Basic

The KARAOKE Channel
Channel 61
Additional Choices - $6.95/month

Facebook on TV
Channel 83
Basic

MTS Centre on Demand
Channel 86
Basic

The Weather Network App
Channel 1016
Basic

Please use this thread to discuss changes to existing channels:

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...54#post1420554

So, they are going to try to launch the Facebook app again. What's with The Weather Network app? Is it the same as the channel but overlaid with local information, unlike what they do now with the HD channel?

It is interesting that in the upcoming channels there is no mention of which grouping ABC Family will be placed into.

Nice catch Cory. My guess is that they decided to officially replace the recently-deceased Dusk with FX in the Movie Picks theme, since the content fits the theme. ABC Spark is still on preview until October so MTS may be waiting to see what other channels they can add.

FX always seemed well suited to slot into Movie Picks.

Part of me wonders how long it will be until Showchase is rebranded as USA Networks Canada. Shaw Media already seems to be picked up a lot of the scripted offerings from that channel and Shaw proper has requested permission to carry the American version only to be denied.

It would have be nice if one Canadian cable channel had come along and scooped up most/all the scripted programming on US basic cable...

Here's the official press release for the new channels and apps that went into effect June 26. Not much new info.
They've also updated the printable brochure (PDF 3.59 MB) of the Channel Packages.

They officially announced ABC Spark in the press release, but it's still not in the brochure or on-line channel list, so it hasn't been assigned to a theme yet (still on free preview).

MTS has announced their pricing for the 2012 season. http://www.mts.ca/mts/personal/winni...+sunday+ticket