[Dr.Dave]

New Channels always generate a lot of discussion so this thread is for discussing new channels in 2011.

You're welcome to speculate and discuss new channels coming to Sasktel in 2011 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 Sasktel has not said anything, I would consider that in the "not very likely at this time" category.

 

[ryl411]

Global HD Sasktel Max

This morning I made contact with a sasktel person in the support centre, she told me that Sasktel will be offering Global HD in the near future (within the next 2 months) Just thought you may want to know.

 

[accessdigital]

New Channels

Looks like there is a bunch of new HD channels launching.


CBC Vancouver HD - Channel 340
Global Vancouver HD - Channel 338
Family HD - Channel 430
Disney XD - Channel 97
Bloomberg - Channel 68
Bloomberg HD - Channel 368
Setanta Sports HD - Channel 545
The Weather Network - Channel 18 providing local Saskatchewan weather information
Global Regina HD or Global Saskatoon HD - Channel 305
CTV Regina HD or CTV Saskatoon HD - Channel 304
CBC HD Regina - Channel 303
HGTV HD - Channel 402
HDNET - Channel 475

Source: SaskTel Facebook page.

 

[ryl411]

Does anyone know as to when Global HD Saskatoon/Regina will become active on Sasktel Max?

 

[Dr.Dave]

The following was posted on the sasktel-max Facebook page:

Coming to the Max Entertainment service on June 14th:

Basic Max HD
CBC Vancouver HD - Channel 340
Global Vancouver HD - Channel 338

Variety Theme Pack
Family HD - Channel 430

Knowledge Plus Theme Pack
Bloomberg - Channel 68
Bloomberg HD - Channel 368

Max Extras
Setanta Sports HD - Channel 545

Channels to be added over the summer:

Kids Theme Pack
Disney XD - Channel 97

Basic Max
The Weather Network - Channel 18 providing local Saskatchewan weather information

Basic Max HD
Global Regina HD or Global Saskatoon HD - Channel 305
CTV Regina HD or CTV Saskatoon HD - Channel 304
CBC HD Regina - Channel 303

Life Theme Pack
HGTV HD - Channel 402

HD Adventure Pack
HDNET - Channel 475

Channel Moves
When adding new channels it is sometimes necessary to move existing channels:

On June 14 MSNBC will move from channel 68 in the Knowledge Plus Theme Pack to channel 52 in the Knowledge Theme Pack

CPAC will remain in Basic Max and will move from channel 18 to channel 275 once the local Saskatchewan weather channel is available

 

[Viper550]

Good news,

FINALLY, NHL Centre Ice.

 

[Dr.Dave]

NFL Sunday Ticket

Early bird price $139.00 per season
Regular price is $189.00 per season

NFL Sunday Ticket requires a subscription to Max HD, as all games are broadcast in HD only.

NFL RedZone Premieres Sunday, September 11, 2011
$24.95/per season for customers of NFL Sunday Ticket.
$49.95/per season regular.

Customers must subscribe to NFL Network (Sports Theme Pack) in order to get NFL RedZone.

 

[Dr.Dave]

NHL Centre Ice

Early bird price $179.00 per season.
Regular price is $199.00 per season.

The home market teams for Saskatchewan are the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets. The broadcast of games in which those teams participate may be restricted. The restriction mainly prevents the broadcast of games where one of the indicated teams is the home team or in circumstances where the game is being carried by a regional network.

Source

 

[Tikker]

Hd versions of local CBC ctv and global were just added

Regina for the south And Saskatoon for the north

 

[Dr.Dave]

Hollywood Suite will launch 4 HD movie channels

Hollywood Suite will launch 4 HD channels in freeview 11 am Monday Nov. 21. Featuring commercial-free HD movies 24/7, uncut and unedited, Hollywood Suite is the exclusive home of movie channels from both Warner Bros. and MGM.

480 Warner Films
481 MGM
482 Hollywood Storm
483 Hollywood Festival

Digital Home discussion of Hollywood Suite.

The movie list shows 566 titles, although the schedule only shows the first 2 weeks.

EDIT: Hollywood Suite added the launch dates after my original post and is showing Sasktel as "Launching November 30th, 2011."

 

[dcstager]

Sun News Network on Channel 69 has been added.

 

[hugh]

SaskTel launched two new channels today.

SaskTel launched two new channels today. Food HD and Space HD

 

[hugh]

Hollywood Suite now on Sasktel

Hollywood Suite has these channels:

WarnerFilms - one of the most successful and recognized entertainment brands in the world, with an extensive world class library of film titles - all in HD, uncut and unedited.

MGM Channel - showcases relationship movies from the famous Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer library. Discover an unparalleled range of Oscar winning favourites, modern masterpieces and gems from Hollywood's golden age.

Hollywood Storm - the go-to place for the ultimate action movies, featuring the very best in action adventure 24/7, unedited and uncut.

Hollywood Festival - brings you critically acclaimed independent and major studio romance and relationship movies- all uncut and uninterrupted.

Dec 07 – Jan 30th on Channels 480 to 484

 

[Dr.Dave]

Thread closed

Please see Sasktel Max TV 2012 New Channels Discussion.