Fisherman Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression somewhere this spring that the cable providers would be required to offer individual channel picking. I checked with rogers and all they seem to have done is give you a basic package like before and then bundles. I don't watch sports, religion or shopping channels. I don't feel the need for CMT or any franco channels. Seems they have just changed the bundles around a bit and allow picking 15/20/30 channels or package prices. We package your favourite channels. Who the *@#* is Rogers to tell me what my favourite channels are. Any explanations would be welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboy Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/crtc-rules-cable-companies-must-offer-pick-and-pay-channels-25-basic-package-1.3001370 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted January 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Thanks, didn't realize the actual deadline was Dec 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyb Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I had a guy trying to get me to switch to shaw. I mentioned this to him and he said it sounds great but wont save you any money. He said that the single channel prices will end up costing you more for less channels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Get you coming or going, I don't doubt they'll put the screwdriver to us one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I wish they would do that here in the states, every time it gets proposed in congress it gets shelved or voted down. I had a basic cable package, 64 channels and it cost me about 65 bucks a month, no premium channels. I went to a bare bones cable package, 23 channels for 22 bucks a month,and the viewing choices of interest to me are the same! LOL I look at some of the choices on a premium cable package and wonder what it costs to subsidize those channels? Will it cost more? It might bring a dose of reality to some of the channels? When they find out how few people want to pay to support them? They way it stands now here they have you over a barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkrp Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Time to go back to the old antenas and screw them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) Listening to a AM talk sports talk show last month and the guy says that more than 30% of ALL of our cable and sat bills go to the sports networks that in turn must pay the big leagues to allow them to cover their sports NFL being #1 by a long shot and NCAA Football second then Major League Baseball and down the line. It doesn't matter if it's Granny that has not 1 sports channel, she pays too. If the cable companies got together and decided not to pay these ridiculous prices to the networks that in turn pay huge to the leagues the days of multi million dollar players contracts would end that day. What did ABC pay for Monday Night Football a few years back? Something like a billion $$$$. That's 16 games a year, no playoffs.The dollars are just insane that they pay the bigs. A quick search and I find the NFL in 2011 made a 10 year deal with CBS, Fox and NBC to broadcast the Super Bowl. The cost? It averages out to 3.5 Billion dollars per game. For 1 game once a freaking year. Can you hear me screaming? We may be ranting at the wrong people for crazy cable and satellite prices. Edited January 3, 2016 by Old Ironmaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I have reached the point that I can only handle about 2 hours of TV drivel a week. I could gladly cancel my TV service without any loss. Only problem is that the Mrs loves mindless drivel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 bare bones package @ rogers is 16.99 regular price about 23 channels. its called digital lite. not advertized Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 About 2 years ago someone posted on this forum info about installing an antenna type apparatus at their house, received a ton of different channels for about $400.00 total cost. No monthly fees! It would be nice to be able to view that post again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenzy31 Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Our Android box and unlimited internet package has saved us hundreds of dollars in the time since we cut the cord over 2 years ago. We can pick and choose our drivel on demand or watch live drivel on the satellite links. It's also replaced our aging laptop for light web surfing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 A friend makes these boxes and they work. She says I don't have enough something , band width I think, to stream the drivel. I stream drivel in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Ironmaker or kenzy Could you provide more info. What equipment, bandwidth?, might I need. What is an android box? What is the cost to set this equipment up? I presently have cogeco with 2 of their boxes, 1 is HD, also includes internet. Cost me $129.31 per month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Ironmaker or kenzy Could you provide more info. What equipment, bandwidth?, might I need. What is an android box? What is the cost to set this equipment up? I presently have cogeco with 2 of their boxes, 1 is HD, also includes internet. Cost me $129.31 per month. You can try it by downloading and installing Kodi on your computer. I often watch on my laptop if the missus is watching on the big screen or I can put it on the TV using miracast . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenzy31 Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Ironmaker or kenzy Could you provide more info. What equipment, bandwidth?, might I need. What is an android box? What is the cost to set this equipment up? I presently have cogeco with 2 of their boxes, 1 is HD, also includes internet. Cost me $129.31 per month. We have Bell Fibe internet with unlimited bandwidth so streaming and copious surfing are not an issue. The box we have is an M8s running KitKat operating system found on cell phones like Samsung Galaxy. I picked it up from a kijiji seller here in barrie for $140, thanks to a recommendation by a coworker. It came pre-loaded with the apps we needed to get started right away. He had me in his home for a 45 min tutorial on the basics and we were set!! We've only had it about 3-4 months but I wish I'd have done it sooner! This thing is amazing, movies on demand, series shows updated within hours of playing on tv, live sports from all over the world, live satellite TV from Canada, USA, UK, etc, If anyone is interested in one around barrie, I can forward sellers info... Jesse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 bare bones package @ rogers is 16.99 regular price about 23 channels. its called digital lite. not advertized plus box rental fees plus extra outlet fees plus...plus...plus...and with Rogers you get the pure pleasure of dealing with their crap hardware!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) The CRTC has not released the 15/20/30 "extra cannel" prices for the rest of Canada yet. The base will be $25 then you can pick on top to add 15/20/30. For a concept to a price structure check the companies in QC for an idea as it's been that way there for years. You should be able to get the basics and 20 channels on top of that for the $55 range based on what I'm hearing and seeing offered in QC. The "basics" will consist of the major networks that show 6/11pm news (global, cbc and so forth). The second it can be offered by all providers you WILL see ads. Edited January 3, 2016 by GBW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 As per the android TV box, you can find good ones on amazon for $49, I have two from there... You DO need a fast and reliable internet to enjoy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishwilly Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I've also cut the cord for about 2 yrs now. Go with Android box and unlimited internet....it's all you'll need. Entire seasons of pretty much any show you can think of and tons movies, all for the low price of free per month!! (just buy the box once) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I've also cut the cord for about 2 yrs now. Go with Android box and unlimited internet....it's all you'll need. Entire seasons of pretty much any show you can think of and tons movies, all for the low price of free per month!! (just buy the box once) Yup It can be frustating at times, but Im happy with one bill of unlimited internet. You just need to explore the box and see whats out there. I find most UK links work best showing North American channels. MOVIES GALOR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I am running the M8 box here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 OTT box here, the hardware is MXQ. But for those wanting to try before you buy run the kodi.tv software on a PC and a simple youtube video "how to set up kodi in 3 easy steps" and you are good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Have to try that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 you can also add it on a old android phone you may have kicking around to see how you like it....then cable from phone to TV or cable from laptop to the TV get the build here tvaddons.ag.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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