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Mananetwork · 01-20-2011, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tgill

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.

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                              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

Anybody try this?

JesseBlue · 01-20-2011, 07:04 PM

i will have to look into this as this will save me some money...even if i'm already with teksavvy...actually the payment for changes is gonna hurt initially

!MiKrofT · 01-22-2011, 01:14 AM

The new data usage page is up. Accurately monitors b/w usage now.

JesseBlue · 01-22-2011, 08:00 AM

does that mean a lot of people are royally screwed?

Vulcan300 · 01-22-2011, 09:05 AM

I wonder if the new data usage page is overstating usage....... I don't remember going over 170 gigs in december

ddr · 01-22-2011, 09:07 AM

do we check on the secure.shaw.ca page?

i'm not at home so i can't fill in the model serial # part

Vulcan300 · 01-22-2011, 09:20 AM

yes, theres a "your modem usage" link that you click

!MiKrofT · 01-22-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Vulcan300

I wonder if the new data usage page is overstating usage....... I don't remember going over 170 gigs in december

Yeah I don't remember going 4x over my limit before. But I'm starting to monito mine myself with Du Meter.

tgill · 01-22-2011, 01:32 PM

The "old" usage tracker which is still active for most people (I myself have never had access to it on my account) is notoriously inaccurate. The new one is only enabled on accounts that had the old one enabled, it seems the only way to get the new accurate meter for people that never had access to a meter to go over the bandwidth usage for at least one month.

ddr · 01-22-2011, 04:49 PM

mayb that's why... i don't see any relevant links ..

way2quik · 01-22-2011, 07:59 PM

the modem usage link does not open up when i click on it. it just redirects me back to the current page.

edit: ahh. nevermind. curse you pop-up blocker.

Manic! · 01-23-2011, 02:01 AM

Anyone thinking of going with Telus hold off. We should all pick a single day to give Shaw the boot. I have 4 internet Shaw accounts and 3 phone accounts that I'm thinking of switching to Telus.

StylinRed · 01-23-2011, 08:18 AM

telus optik isnt available out here :/

the old? bw meter im assuming says i used 390gb in December... wtf oO

way2quik · 01-23-2011, 09:28 AM

I got the new modem usage chart. The old chart showed each day's usage. Now it only illustrates per month from the start of the billing cycle.

I'm switching to Telus for sure if I can get the 15-15-15 deal. I read a few people on RFD have been still able to get the deal.

StylinRed · 01-23-2011, 10:11 AM

^^^ that's the new one??? wth it says i used 281gb this month .... i havent even downloaded any bd-r's this month wth

sunny_j · 01-23-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Manic!

Anyone thinking of going with Telus hold off. We should all pick a single day to give Shaw the boot. I have 4 internet Shaw accounts and 3 phone accounts that I'm thinking of switching to Telus.

check this thread out.
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r252...h-your-wallet-

twitchyzero · 01-23-2011, 01:52 PM

hey tgill, where did you read that Teksavvy is using shaw cable lines?
on its website it says 100% no outsourcing

i'm so sick of getting raped by shaw/telus even being a loyal customer for almost 15 years

Soundy · 01-23-2011, 05:12 PM

They're probably talking about outsourced tech support/customer service... meaning you don't talk to India when you call them.

!MiKrofT · 01-23-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by twitchyzero

hey tgill, where did you read that Teksavvy is using shaw cable lines?
on its website it says 100% no outsourcing

i'm so sick of getting raped by shaw/telus even being a loyal customer for almost 15 years

Well. It's not like Teksaavy can afford to run their own cable lines here. It has to be leased.

willystyle · 01-23-2011, 08:40 PM

Canada needs to open up its cable and internet industry for more foreign investment just like how they've began to open up to the wireless telecommunication industry with Wind and Mobilicity.

It's ridiculous to think that we only have 2 internet and cable providers here in BC.

I don't consider Novus and Teksaavy, as they are small players. I am really looking forward to WIND mobile's plan to bring IPTV here to Canada.

JesseBlue · 01-23-2011, 09:10 PM

so how can they become bigger without more customers? i like the small fries better than the big guys...

willystyle · 01-23-2011, 09:19 PM

Build your own infrastructure with more investment?

These guys don't have the capital to begin with, thats why they (Teksaavy) need to lease Shaw's infrastructure to carry their business. Which is a bad move in the long run.

Novus, on the other hand, still targets mainly highrises in downtown, and don't have the capital to build their own fibre optic network to target the mass.

Hence, they are small players.

Canada needs to open up by allowing more foreign investments to start their companies here or by buying out existing companies like Novus or Teksaavy to build their own infrastructure.

striderblade · 01-23-2011, 11:31 PM

Anyone here on Teksavvy yet? Im' looking at their package and seeing that i'm paying more for shaw and getting fucked. Teksavvy might be my option. $54.95 for 15down / 1 up with no cap. And i'm paying the standalone for shaw right now which is $57.00. Just want to know how their service is like. I really want to call shaw and tell them to fuck off as soon as possible.

dangonay · 01-24-2011, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Manic!

Anyone thinking of going with Telus hold off. We should all pick a single day to give Shaw the boot. I have 4 internet Shaw accounts and 3 phone accounts that I'm thinking of switching to Telus.

This is like people who say we should boycott Esso or Shell and don't buy gas on a given day. How has that worked out?

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Originally Posted by sunny_j

check this thread out.
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r252...h-your-wallet-

So in one month these guys have cost Shaw a total of under $3,000. They think that will get Shaw's attention?

Shaw already tested the market regarding this issue and found that the vast majority of their users don't hit their caps. Therefore, the vast majority of Shaw users won't be switching or cancelling as this won't affect them.

Psykopathik · 01-24-2011, 07:25 AM

i will be cutting shaw off this month too.