FrostyWinnipeg Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/crtc-to-announce-regulatory-changes-to-how-tv-channels-are-packaged-sold-296840391.html?cx_navSource=d-tiles-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Poster Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 While I generally dislike the CRTC, Im not sure how much of a problem this really is that requires a fix. I'd have to look it up but what is the cost of basic cable now? I can appreciate Harper's desire for a pick & pay option but I also understand the fear that a pick & pay system could actually be more expensive for some customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigg jay Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 While I generally dislike the CRTC, Im not sure how much of a problem this really is that requires a fix. I'd have to look it up but what is the cost of basic cable now? I can appreciate Harper's desire for a pick & pay option but I also understand the fear that a pick & pay system could actually be more expensive for some customers. The CRTC said customers can choose to continue with their current service plan & pricing so it would only be more expensive if they want it to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 This is a good thing except it might get used as excuse to jack up the price of some channels since they can't subsidise the crappy channels in packages anymore. I think ideally we see channels that can't generate enough viewers wither and die and I don't think that's a bad thing, but it might also mean some channels cost more than they did before because if there's one thing cable companies know how to do it's **** over their customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbill2004 Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 This ruling could kill a lot of Canadian channels that were bundled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 I have been converting over to using Kodi and outside of wanting to watch live sports at decent quality ... you could almost cut cable completely in the near future and simply stick with a good internet plan. Most episodes of any show are uploaded within a few hours and at HD quality. bigg jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basslicker Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 This is a good thing. we always just play the companies off each other for their usual six month cheap deals. TV is a rip off. Glad to just have Netflix. But if they get this cheap, I might be in. I love the individual channel option and the smaller packages. All I really want is the networks with football games and NFL network. the rest isn't worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigg jay Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 I have been converting over to using Kodi and outside of wanting to watch live sports at decent quality ... you could almost cut cable completely in the near future and simply stick with a good internet plan. Most episodes of any show are uploaded within a few hours and at HD quality. The quality of live sports is my biggest issue with kodi. Everything else about it is fantastic. Any show, including Netflix exclusives, and any movie you could want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iso_55 Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 This ruling could kill a lot of Canadian channels that were bundled. This ruling could kill a lot of Canadian channels that were bundled. Good. Why subsidize crap? A channel dedicated to cottage life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 I have been converting over to using Kodi and outside of wanting to watch live sports at decent quality ... you could almost cut cable completely in the near future and simply stick with a good internet plan. Most episodes of any show are uploaded within a few hours and at HD quality.The quality of live sports is my biggest issue with kodi. Everything else about it is fantastic. Any show, including Netflix exclusives, and any movie you could want. The phoenix app had a great ufc channel that unfortunately just closed down..I saw a few UFC's streaming at 720p Live. I think they still have a good NHL channel that definitely has the games online an hour after they air... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty Liver Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Wiziwig the biggest sports streaming site was officially shut down on Jan. 1 2015 by the mufti-national powers who wish to control the Internet. Thus eliminating the best option for live streaming CFL games over the Net. I have no use for television but if TSN is included in the "skinny" package I might have to sign up for the duration of the football season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Sometimes I can find streams of TSN or one of the UK sports channels and the games/fights will come through very nice (clear enough that you don't see pixelation) .... it's almost there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyWinnipeg Posted March 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Wonder if Bell will get into the Sling TV package like their American cousins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Just found a Kodi App that streams all of the TSN channels at 720p and several other channels at HD... it appears that the day to cut the cable is soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigg jay Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Yeah, I found some good HD feeds last night on one of the Phoenix channels. Watched the UFC prelims and the quality was flawless. I took a peek at the TSN feeds too and they were great. If they can stay up, it'll mean cutting the cord and bumping up the internet package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty Liver Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Starting March 30th Telus will begin to charge for over-usage of their "unlimited Internet" customers who download more than their plan quota of data which can range anywhere from 30-500 GB/mth. depending on the plan a customer is signed up for. No idea how much data is involved in streaming a single CFL game but it makes me quite nervous and I expect the other national ISP's will follow their lead in screwing Canadians over once a new A-hole has been probed and established. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iso_55 Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Shysters & crooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Considering Netflix accounts for more then half the bandwidth being used in North America I highly doubt that they will charge everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Yeah, I found some good HD feeds last night on one of the Phoenix channels. Watched the UFC prelims and the quality was flawless. I took a peek at the TSN feeds too and they were great. If they can stay up, it'll mean cutting the cord and bumping up the internet package. I noticed on a few of the Phoenix channels they had the TSN streaming in 720p... I also just downloaded an add on called Vdubt25 and it has the TSN at 720p and several american streams at 1080p! I guess the big test is whenever the next UFC ppv is on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Poster Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Starting March 30th Telus will begin to charge for over-usage of their "unlimited Internet" customers who download more than their plan quota of data which can range anywhere from 30-500 GB/mth. depending on the plan a customer is signed up for. No idea how much data is involved in streaming a single CFL game but it makes me quite nervous and I expect the other national ISP's will follow their lead in screwing Canadians over once a new A-hole has been probed and established. They missed their opportunity to charge for excessive internet use (well, they can charge for excessive but I guess I mean deeming regular high usage as excessive). Cant put the genie back in the bottle. There are telecoms actively looking to make "internet everywhere" a reality. Over the Top is the future. Look at traditional channels like HBO now offering their on-demand content separate from a channel subscription. Read the book Netflixed. Amazing story. A lot of people didnt believe in it. Everything will be delivered by internet eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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