[Thunder]

I spoke to the TBAY TEL folks here in Thunder Bay and they are getting ready to roll out their Cable TV which will have HDTV included apparently. My question for those of you in other parts of the country is, how did this affect your bills and channel selection with Shaw? Did things improve a fair amount -- or at all?

 

[Jetranger]

I know there are some smokin' deals from Shaw in Manitoba because of MTS but, here in 'Shawville' (Calgary), the addition of Telus TV didn't seem to make much of a difference to available channels. I will say it does seem to have 'smartened up' the Customer Service Reps when you ask if they have any 'loyalty offers' available. Some of the PVR offers seem to be better now too but these can still be on an individual case by case basis it seems. JMO

 

[jb_008]

Do you know how they will be providing it? Like will they be reselling Shaw or will they be running their own lines. Also will they be doing coax or will they be smart and go fibre?

 

[DSgamby]

This is TBaytel. I doubt it will be fibre.

On their wireless. Only the Blackerries can go online. All regular cell phones are calls and text only.

 

[Thunder]

Do you know how they will be providing it? Like will they be reselling Shaw or will they be running their own lines. Also will they be doing coax or will they be smart and go fibre?

Just to answer the first part of the question. TBAY TEl has their own lines. I guess the question will be the same as Shaw, what can the lines handle and what will it do to the rest of the servives.

 

[Zod]

We have telus tv here in Edmonton, and I don't think it causes shaw to blink. Prices still keep going up.

That being said, I've heard rumors that shaw will cut you a deal if you call and saying you're thinking of leaving for the competition.

 

[cyclist44]

Its now November is tbaytel still looking at lauching cable service. I am looking for options. I have been with Bell TV since Oct 31,2003. Before that I was a long time Shaw Cable subscriber. Right now I am looking for options.

 

[cyclist44]

It funny that Zap It shows a listing for Tbaytel Digital Cable even though it doesn't exist yet.

Here is the link http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tvlist...C5M4&setMyPreference=false&lineupId=0005554:X

It looks a lot like Bell TV's listings except for the US east Networks coming from Buffalo instead of Boston

 

[Dr.Dave]

According to a cartt.ca article, TbayTel is currently in a soft launch of its Microsoft Mediaroom TV service, with a commercial launch planned in November to 60% of its market in Thunder Bay. They plan to cover 82% of the Thunder Bay market by the end 2012, representing approximately 7400 homes passed. They are aiming for an eventual 25% TV market share. TbayTel is also experimenting with FTTH technology to help increase its TV footprint.

They will offer HD, whole home PVR and VOD services including free local VOD content, such as news, sports and community events, as well as a “live interactive dashboard” which includes the local weather, movie listings, and lottery numbers.

My suggestion is that if you really want the service now, you can call and ask if it's available to your location yet.

 

[cyclist44]

I spoke to somebody at tbaytel on monday November 8th and they said that digital cable is very close to launching. She told me that it will be launched before the end of the year.

 

[cyclist44]

Apparently Tbaytel Digital TV has been Launched. Does anybody out there have it. Just wondering how it is. Anybody care to coment?

 

[DSgamby]

http://tbaytel.net/residential/digitaltv/

http://tbaytel.net/residential/digitaltv/programming/

The following links are to pic files that
Basic Programming
http://tbaytel.net/images/residential/digitaltv/programming/basic_programming.jpg

Digital Theme Packs
http://tbaytel.net/images/residential/digitaltv/programming/digital_theme_packs.jpg

HD Theme Packs
http://tbaytel.net/images/residential/digitaltv/programming/hd_theme_packs.jpg

Premium Movie Packs
http://tbaytel.net/images/residential/digitaltv/programming/premium_movie_packs.jpg

Specialty Channels
http://tbaytel.net/images/residential/digitaltv/programming/specialty_choices.jpg

Download Channel Lineup & Descriptions (PDF file)
http://tbaytel.net/media/digitaltv/Digital TV Channel Lineup.pdf

No RDS or NHL CI.

TBaytel has Whole Home PVR

Whole Home PVR

A Personal Video Recorder (PVR) gives you the ability to record and control live TV. Your recordings are stored on your Master Set Top Box and can be shared with other TVs in your home.

* Whole Home Access – set or view recordings from any connected TV in the home
* Record Live TV – record up to four programs at once
* Control Live TV– pause, rewind or fast forward what you’re watching
* Remote PVR – set recordings from the Tbaytel website (smartphones included)

:
Whole Home Access

Whole Home Access features extend PVR capabilities from one TV to all the TVs in your home so you can watch your favourite shows anywhere. Now you can begin watching a movie in your living room, continue viewing it in the kitchen, and watch the end of it from the comfort of your den. You can even watch different recorded shows in different rooms of your house, so there’s no more fighting over the remote control; everybody can watch what they want, when and where they want. It’s the ultimate in choice and control.

Remote PVR

No more rushing home to set your PVR recordings. With Remote PVR, you can program your PVR from your PC (connected to the Internet) or mobile phone to record a program or series. So whether you’re at home or away, you won’t miss a thing.

http://tbaytel.net/residential/digitaltv/about/pvr.shtml

 

[cyclist44]

Does anybody know how signal is being delivered? Is it phone lines, coax cable or fibre optics?

 

[Dr.Dave]

More Links

Digital TV Brochure
http://tbaytel.net/media/digitaltv/Digital TV Brochure.pdf

Digital TV User Guide
http://tbaytel.net/residential/digitaltv/support/userguide.shtml

I haven't seen anything mentioned about FTTH so I assume it's Fibre to the Node (FTTN), similar to MTS in Winnipeg or Bell Fibe TV.

 

[cyclist44]

Has anybody out there had this service installed yet? Just wondering what the installer are actually doing.

 

[cyclist44]

I did a rough count today of Bell TV's SD English Channels not appearing on Tbaytel's Digital Cable lineup and I counted over 60 channels. Most of which are in Bell's Digital Standard List of Local Channels.

This is too many missing channel right now for me to consider switching from Bell TV.

 

[DSgamby]

My bro and his wife just got it yesterday and it already froze twice.

 

[TBay]

Had a question, found the answer elsewhere.

 

[DSgamby]

A few days ago, he said, no freezes but I haven't asked him since.

 

[mytheras]

Any New Info??

Any new information/reviews for tbaytel digital tv?? picture/pvr quality etc....any info would be greatly appreciated, thanks.