Telus TV Launches in Ontario and Quebec
telus has expanded its TV service, now offering it in Ontario and additional areas of Quebec.Previously, this service was only available in Alberta and British Columbia.
A New Viewing Experience
Telus promotes its TV service as a “smart TV experience” that combines live channels with popular streaming services. Subscribers can access at least 38 essential live channels, including CTV and CBC. They also have the option to choose from various streaming platforms like Disney+, Netflix, or Apple TV+. Customers can change their selected streaming services each month.
Internet Requirement for Service access
To use Telus TV, customers must have Telus home internet. This requirement explains why the rollout is just beginning in Ontario. Recently, Telus introduced its purefibre internet service to the province by taking advantage of new fiber wholesale regulations.
Understanding Pricing Options
when exploring pricing on Telus’ website, customers face some choices that may be confusing. First,they need to decide between ‘Stream & Live TV’ or just ‘stream.’ The latter leads users to the existing Stream+ bundle that includes Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and more for $23 per month with ads or $43 without ads. However, Stream+ is only available for those who are already Telus internet or mobile customers.
The ‘Stream & Live TV’ option offers two plans: ‘Streaming & Live TV’ and ‘More Streaming & Live TV.’ Both plans come with a complimentary 24-month Amazon Prime membership when signing up for a two-year contract. They also include over 38 core live channels along with a rental box and remote control.
Premium Streaming Choices
The ‘streaming' plan allows subscribers to select one premium streaming service from options such as netflix, Crave, Sportsnet World, Apple TV+, Disney+, Xbox Game Pass, among others including various foreign language packages.
For those opting for the ‘More Streaming' plan variant—customers can choose two premium services plus one themed pack which groups related channels together like sports or cooking shows.
monthly Costs Explained
Pricing varies based on whether you are a current Telus internet customer or not. For existing customers on a two-year contract:
- The ‘Streaming & live TV' plan costs $45 per month.
- The ‘More Streaming & Live TV' plan costs $60 per month.
without a contract these prices increase to $55 and $75 respectively.
If you do not have any Telus internet connection but want both PureFibre and Telus TV:
- You will pay either $124 monthly (for basic) or $139 (for more features) under a two-year agreement.
- Without any term commitment prices rise significantly to either $185 or $205 monthly depending on yoru choice of package.
Evaluating Value
Personally speaking about this offering raises questions about its value; especially since I don’t watch much live television anymore. I haven’t subscribed to cable in over five years without feeling deprived—streaming platforms suffice for my limited viewing needs.Compared to the Stream+ bundle which provides more streaming options at lower rates; it truly seems pricey considering what’s offered here regarding live television access which doesn’t seem crucial anymore.
For further details about their new offerings visit the official site of Telus where they provide thorough information regarding their latest television services available now!
