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12-29-2010, 06:28 PM
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So in talking with a Telus rep who seems to know what he's talking about they currently don't have a way to measure usage since both TV and Internet go over the same system.
I think i'll be making the switch over to Telus Optik HighSpeed. Which by default is already 25gb more and includes basic digital tv for only $3 more than shaw extreme.
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12-30-2010, 12:28 AM
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#127 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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Originally Posted by !MiKrofT  So in talking with a Telus rep who seems to know what he's talking about they currently don't have a way to measure usage since both TV and Internet go over the same system.
I think i'll be making the switch over to Telus Optik HighSpeed. Which by default is already 25gb more and includes basic digital tv for only $3 more than shaw extreme. | you really think telus doesn't have a way to measure bandwidth because tv and internet goes with the same fiber? that's like saying shaw have no way to measure bandwidth coz they use the same coax line.. that's what the modem is there for...
also where do you see $50 includes digital tv? telus optik internet only available with subscription to optik tv and the cheapest one is $50 (i'm just looking at pricing after promo ends with no contracts)
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12-30-2010, 12:36 AM
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#128 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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Originally Posted by terkan you really think telus doesn't have a way to measure bandwidth because tv and internet goes with the same fiber? that's like saying shaw have no way to measure bandwidth coz they use the same coax line.. that's what the modem is there for...
| Telus also uses the modem for TV. Telus TV is streamed over the internet connection.
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12-30-2010, 12:43 AM
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#129 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
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been with shaw, and recently cancelled my TV to replace it with Netflix. In anticipation of the major bandwidth i'll end up consuming and because of Shaw's silly bandwidth cap move, i've jumped on board with TekSavvy...
Gonna have it up and running in about a week, and then we'll see how it is. Signed up for the 3m/1m basic package at 29.99/month. Even with the Dry loop fee since I do'nt have a home phone, I am still saving about 6-8 bucks a month over shaw, and my bandwidth limit is now 200gb/month. Although i'm not sure if the 3m download speed will be sufficient for HD content, but we'll see. Even SD Netflix content seems to be really good. So we'll go with the cheaper plan for now
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12-30-2010, 12:50 AM
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#130 | | Got MOD?
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I never said $50 includes digital TV.
Shaw Extreme: $57
Telus Optik HighSpeed Bundle:
Optik High Speed with Xbox $37.00/mo.
Optik TV Essentials $23.00/mo.
2 year service plan
Rental credit ($10.00/mo.)
HD Digital Box rental x 1 $10.00/mo.
My one-time charges $0.00
My monthly total $60.00
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12-30-2010, 01:18 AM
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#131 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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^ that's also what I pay monthly but +$21 for the phone line and +12 for HD sports (I think you need the line for Optik)
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12-30-2010, 01:22 AM
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#132 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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Kind of want to switch to Telus but my dad isn't a fan of their customer service.
I don't like the idea of having to watch my bandwidth  I used to never worry about it and just download. Never received any warnings from them but that might change in a few days. Setting up a server and need to download a bunch of stuff (Steam games for ex) and a lot of school related tools and projects.
I may have to be constantly uploading/downloading due to version control and I'm not sure what kind of file sizes I'll be working with this term in school.
Oh well until they call I'll be downloading and streaming as normal.
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12-30-2010, 04:44 AM
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#133 | | NEWBIE ACCOUNT!
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Originally Posted by ArconQuit Kind of want to switch to Telus but my dad isn't a fan of their customer service.
I don't like the idea of having to watch my bandwidth I used to never worry about it and just download. Never received any warnings from them but that might change in a few days. Setting up a server and need to download a bunch of stuff (Steam games for ex) and a lot of school related tools and projects.
I may have to be constantly uploading/downloading due to version control and I'm not sure what kind of file sizes I'll be working with this term in school.
Oh well until they call I'll be downloading and streaming as normal. | ArconQuit, since the CRTC decision will vastly impact your projects for school, as well as other students, why don't you mention the CRTC decision to your teacher, push for a Theseus to write or at least a letter to your local MP voicing your concerns on how it just absolutely stifles innovation, creativity, access, almost creating a two Tier system, "have's and don't have's"?
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12-30-2010, 10:40 AM
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#134 | | Got MOD?
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Looks like I'll be sticking with Shaw. I called saying I'm going to switch to Telus cause it's cheaper. They put me through to Customer Loyalty department. Got 29.95 Extreme for 6 months. But quoted that 15/15/15 from Telus is 1 year. So in the end I got 19.95 Extreme for 12months. With the data2 package (additional 60gb) I'll be paying $40. Good enough for me.
Shaw customer service was still awesome. Took me 11min. in total. vs. Telus it took: 20min. talking to someone online that didn't even know about their own plans, 20min. on hold with Telus customer care to answer my questions.
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01-18-2011, 03:01 PM
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#136 | | Revscene.net has a homepage?!
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sorry, i did not have time to read this entire thread...
been a long time shaw customer and the cap really sucks
my question.... does telus optik have bandwidth caps?
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01-18-2011, 04:13 PM
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#137 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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FWIR, the Telus caps are loose and Telus doesn't enforce them yet. However, since Shaw has gone down this path, I think it's only a matter of time before Telus begins to enforce the caps as well.
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01-18-2011, 06:16 PM
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#138 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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Originally Posted by 604nguyen sorry, i did not have time to read this entire thread...
been a long time shaw customer and the cap really sucks
my question.... does telus optik have bandwidth caps? | if you watch the video in the post above a telus rep says no they wont have a cap. even if they do start enforcing it, telus's caps are higher and is cheaper compared to shaw.
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01-18-2011, 10:31 PM
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#139 | | Revscene.net has a homepage?!
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well looks like telus just got themselves a new customer 
lets just hope they dont impose a cap any time soon
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01-18-2011, 10:45 PM
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#140 | | Banned (ABWS)
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been with shaw for MANY years, recent switch to telus optik tv and optik internet, it's been an easy transition, speeds and consistency is great.
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01-18-2011, 10:47 PM
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#141 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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as soon as i get my first overage warning im switching everything to telus
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01-18-2011, 10:52 PM
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#142 | | MOD
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so whos moving over to telus?
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01-18-2011, 11:20 PM
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#143 | | i like gifs
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Originally Posted by Gh0stRider so whos moving over to telus? | Installers coming during 1st week of Feb to install everything.
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01-18-2011, 11:24 PM
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#144 | | MOD
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Originally Posted by Ch28 Installers coming during 1st week of Feb to install everything. | oh nice.
i tried Telus a few years ago, but their ADSL service was not available in my area. Gonna do some more research on Telus
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01-18-2011, 11:55 PM
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#145 | | Banned (ABWS)
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and here i was cursing telus for there shitty mid speed net..
but forget shaw now, and to think i was going to subscribe to extreme speed in my new house...
NO THANKS, ill go with optik possibly the fibre one if my new house is in the area?
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WEAK SAUCE only up to highspeed turbo is avaliable no optik | |
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01-19-2011, 12:33 AM
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#146 | | MOD
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"TELUS TV is not available, but TELUS Satellite TV is available in this area."  | |
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01-19-2011, 09:48 PM
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#147 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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Good news, Teksavvy is entering the cable internet/phone market in Vancouver. While they still run on the Shaw backbone and will be subject to Shaw's bullshit, at the moment they are offering very competitive rates in limited trials. Code: Downlink Uplink Traffic Price
Shaw: High-Speed Lite 1Mbps 256Kbps 15GB $35
Teksavvy: Basic 1Mbps 256Kbps unlim $22
Shaw: High-Speed 7.5Mbps 512Kbps 60GB $47
Teksavvy: High-Speed 7.5Mbps 512Kbps 200GB $30
Teksavvy: High-Speed Elite 7.5Mbps 512Kbps unlim $40
Shaw: High-Speed Extreme 15Mbps 1Mbps 100GB $57
Teksavvy: Pro 15Mbps 1Mbps 200GB $37
Teksavvy: Pro Elite 15Mbps 1Mbps unlim $55
Shaw: High-Speed Warp 50Mbps 3Mbps 175GB $107
TekSavvy: Ultra 25Mbps 2Mbps 500GB $87 | |
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01-19-2011, 09:56 PM
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#148 | | i like gifs
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Originally Posted by baggdis300 and here i was cursing telus for there shitty mid speed net..
but forget shaw now, and to think i was going to subscribe to extreme speed in my new house...
NO THANKS, ill go with optik possibly the fibre one if my new house is in the area?
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WEAK SAUCE only up to highspeed turbo is avaliable no optik | Quote:
Originally Posted by Gh0stRider "TELUS TV is not available, but TELUS Satellite TV is available in this area." | Don't go by the tool they have on their website. It's not accurate.
Call in and give them your address and they'll be able to give you a definitive answer. I used the tool on their website and it said my house was only eligible for satellite tv. I called in to ask and they said I was good to go with Optik.  | |
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01-19-2011, 10:21 PM
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Does Telus still give you those shiiiiiiity modem/router combo things? I had to get my ex's unit replaced something like 6 or 7 times because it kept dropping the incoming signal.
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01-20-2011, 03:51 PM
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#150 | | Banned (ABWS)
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i think so...
i recently moved and went with telus(15$/month for 6 months with no phone service) and they gave me one of those 2 in 1's
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