Viper359Premium
join:2006-09-17
Scarborough, ON | reply to Guspaz
Re: VMedia Launches I hope so, but, not too sure. |
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said by Viper359:Why can't TV just be about watching TV?
I think the kids in a family would like it and use it. |
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Viper359Premium
join:2006-09-17
Scarborough, ON | The kids can scram. Its daddy's time!  |
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@videotron.ca | said by Viper359:The kids can scram. Its daddy's time!
I didn't notice marital aid stations available on Vmedia...
But maybe they have a youporn app for that!
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 HiVoltPremium
join:2000-12-28
Toronto, ON
kudos:15 | reply to GeorgeBurger
Wait, what? You need to be on their internet package to subscribe to TV? Thats BS...
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Viper359Premium
join:2006-09-17
Scarborough, ON | They don't have an option in that. That is CRTC mandated in order to be able to offer IPTV. Either through Vmedia, or a partner. |
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join:2001-11-05
Montreal, QC
kudos:19 | reply to HiVolt
said by HiVolt:Wait, what? You need to be on their internet package to subscribe to TV? Thats BS... So sayeth the CRTC. Blame them for the requirement.
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TypeS
join:2012-12-17
London, ON Reviews:
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said by HiVolt:Wait, what? You need to be on their internet package to subscribe to TV? Thats BS...
In theory, the IISPs they peer with could offer a speed tier that is enough for x number of STBs to run concurrently but includess no data usage what so ever, only the IPTV traffic. |
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@videotron.ca | reply to HiVolt
said by HiVolt:Wait, what? You need to be on their internet package to subscribe to TV? Thats BS...
No. Some ISP's have a peering agreement. So if you wanted it, and TSI has the agreement, then yeah you can get it w/o their internet.
At least, this is how I understand it. |
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I didn't notice any time shifted stations. West coast Canadian and US networks would be nice to have since there's apparently no PVR capability in the 'box'. Is this correct? Any possibility of west feeds in the future?
Oh, congratulations and best of luck on your product launch.  |
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HiVoltPremium
join:2000-12-28
Toronto, ON
kudos:15 Reviews:
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said by Guspaz:said by HiVolt:Wait, what? You need to be on their internet package to subscribe to TV? Thats BS... So sayeth the CRTC. Blame them for the requirement. That is utterly moronic.
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TypeS
join:2012-12-17
London, ON Reviews:
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said by GeorgeBurger:Hi
We get our DSL directly from Bell, and we get cable through another ISP, CIKTel. WE do look forward to our own TPIA deal soon with Rogers.And yes, Alexei and I were just talking about offering higher speeds.We will look into it.Right now we were focused on killer comparables, matching our Basic + internet with similar offers which show compelling value on our side, so for example Bell's Basic plus 6Mbps service clocks in at over $80 on a recurring basis, with contract, while you get something similar from VMedia for under $60, plus no contracts and no limits. But I take your point.
But, you can get Rogers or Videotron Digital Cable and go with TPIA or AGAS based internet services with any numbre of the IISPs in Ontario or Quebec. The savings via cheaper internet is a moot point, you can get them with IPTV or good ol' digital cable.
But you just launched your product, so I will keep watching to see you folks improve. The basic is pretty nice deal, the add on packs, depending on which channel one would want, can increase the bill to be the same or more expensive than your competitors'. Any ETA how the package where you get to choose specific channels?
Kudos on the launch, more choice can't hurt the market. |
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said by yyzlhr:said by GeorgeBurger:When you combine our internet prices with our TV prices, we have enough savings for you to get a higher tier if you needed it. But since we only use 2Mgs, pretty much any Rogers service you get will leave you enough left over to do exactly what you want on the internet.
Your HD channels only have a 2mbps bitrate?!?! George Burger, I'd also like to know the details of your hd bitrate.
Also, what version of Android does your box run?
I'll be moving this June and plan on ditching bell homephone/fibe for a voip/more a-la-cart offering to lower my monthly expenses.
I am very interested about your service, but find the website information very limited. Also, my chat request was never answered at 9:10pm EST.
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join:2011-01-24
Fort Erie, ON
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said by GeorgeBurger:We get our DSL directly from Bell, and we get cable through another ISP, CIKTel. If you're using CIKTel, does that mean that you have the ability to offer services on the Cogeco network as well as Rogers? |
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join:2004-04-14
min2p6 | reply to morisato
George
I do see some of the value in what your offering in the basic package. Have it all in the death star no real choice basic package at I think at 33.95 now (ludicrous) considering I don't get tsn in hd for that or tsn2 (at all). But I also see that others have a desire for super skinny package as well.
That being said my big issue is no access in cogeco land other than one fairly unknown provider
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So what's the difference between this and my standard Rogers TV that I pay only $20 (Fairchild) for a $80 TV subscription? |
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bbhog
join:2010-07-05
North York, ON | reply to GeorgeBurger
Wow, congrats George! |
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Looks interesting, I think a another hurdle when you do come to Quebec is that Videotron and Bell offer a la carte channels. We escaped the "bundled channel" trap (i.e I want RDS I have to take 6 other channels with it) and do not want to go back :P |
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For now our support hours are from 10 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. We are working on being able to extend hours beyond 9 p.m. Sorry we weren't there for you, please try again if you didn't leave a message.
Any help from you about what additional info beyond what is on the site and FAQs would be really great.
We are running Android 4.0.4 soon switching to Android 2.0. |
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